ERIC Number: EJ1330799
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 16
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Fear of Bullying and Its Effects on Mental Health among College Students: An Emerging Public Health Issue
Journal of School Violence, v20 n4 p536-551 2021
The objective of this paper is to determine the prevalence of fear of bullying among college students, examine socio-demographic predictors of fear of bullying, and assess associations between fear of bullying and depression and anxiety. A cross-sectional study was conducted among college students. Data on socio-demographics; fear of bullying on campus, off campus, and electronically; depression; and anxiety were collected. Multiple logistic regression models were used to assess predictors of fear and the association between fear of bullying and mental health. After controlling for covariates, the odds of fear of bullying on campus, off-campus, and electronic bullying were higher among transgender/gender nonconforming and lesbian/gay/bisexual students. Non-citizens had higher odds of all three types of fear. Fear of bullying on campus, off campus, and electronic bullying were all associated with anxiety and depression. Disparities in fear of bullying exist in college students and should be considered when designing mental health interventions.
Descriptors: Fear, Bullying, Mental Health, Computer Mediated Communication, Intervention, Health Services, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Incidence, College Students, Case Studies, Predictor Variables, Correlation, LGBTQ People, Student Attitudes, Public Health
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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