Bullying Victimization and Associations With Substance Use Among US Middle School Students: 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

  • Published In: Journal of School Health, 2023, v. 93, n. 12. P. 1111 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Barbero, Colleen; Vagi, Kevin J.; Clayton, Heather; Holland, Kristin; Hertz, Marci; Krause, Kathleen H.; Brittingham, Rochelle; Bunge, Stephanie; Saka, Susan M.; Marchessault, Nadine; Hynes, Nikardi; Green, Dan; Spell, Les; Monteiro, Karine; Murray, Kristen; Reilly‐Chammat, Rosemary; Tignor, Lisha; Mercado, Melissa C. 3 of 3

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Research shows associations between bullying victimization and substance use for teens. However, more research about this relationship for younger adolescents and across race/ethnicity is needed. METHODS: Prevalence and pooled logistic regression analyses of 2019 Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from 13 states (N = 74,059 students) examined associations between self‐reported bulling victimization (at school, electronically, and both) and having ever tried cigarette smoking, alcohol, or marijuana; used an electronic vapor product; or misused prescription pain medicine. Regression analyses were adjusted by age and sex/race/ethnicity. RESULTS: All 3 measures of bullying victimization were significantly associated (p <.05) with the 5 substance use behaviors examined (adjusted prevalence ratios ranged from 1.29 to 2.32). These associations held across sexes. Significant associations were found within all 7 race/ethnicity categories, with the most associations reported for the non‐Hispanic (NH) white, NH black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, and NH Asian groups. CONCLUSION: The association between bullying and substance use by middle school is a highly relevant issue to consider as students return to classrooms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of School Health. 2023/12, Vol. 93, Issue 12, p1111
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0022-4391
  • DOI:10.1111/josh.13354
  • Accession Number:173551800
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