Bullying and Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis

  • Melissa K. Holt
    School of Education, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts;
  • Alana M. Vivolo-Kantor
    Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; and
  • Joshua R. Polanin
    Peabody Research Institute, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Kristin M. Holland
    Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; and
  • Sarah DeGue
    Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; and
  • Jennifer L. Matjasko
    Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; and
  • Misty Wolfe
    Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; and
  • Gerald Reid
    School of Education, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts;

説明

<jats:sec><jats:title>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:</jats:title><jats:p>Over the last decade there has been increased attention to the association between bullying involvement (as a victim, perpetrator, or bully-victim) and suicidal ideation/behaviors. We conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the association between bullying involvement and suicidal ideation and behaviors.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>METHODS:</jats:title><jats:p>We searched multiple online databases and reviewed reference sections of articles derived from searches to identify cross-sectional studies published through July 2013. Using search terms associated with bullying, suicide, and youth, 47 studies (38.3% from the United States, 61.7% in non-US samples) met inclusion criteria. Seven observers independently coded studies and met in pairs to reach consensus.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>RESULTS:</jats:title><jats:p>Six different meta-analyses were conducted by using 3 predictors (bullying victimization, bullying perpetration, and bully/victim status) and 2 outcomes (suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviors). A total of 280 effect sizes were extracted and multilevel, random effects meta-analyses were performed. Results indicated that each of the predictors were associated with risk for suicidal ideation and behavior (range, 2.12 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.67–2.69] to 4.02 [95% CI, 2.39–6.76]). Significant heterogeneity remained across each analysis. The bullying perpetration and suicidal behavior effect sizes were moderated by the study’s country of origin; the bully/victim status and suicidal ideation results were moderated by bullying assessment method.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>CONCLUSIONS:</jats:title><jats:p>Findings demonstrated that involvement in bullying in any capacity is associated with suicidal ideation and behavior. Future research should address mental health implications of bullying involvement to prevent suicidal ideation/behavior.</jats:p></jats:sec>

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  • Pediatrics

    Pediatrics 135 (2), e496-e509, 2015-02-01

    American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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