Abstract
The taller the better? Psychobiological influences on bullying behaviour among Portuguese adolescents
Highlights
In several countries, bullying has been identified as an important adolescent health problem;[1] several studies have described the prevalence of bullying and victimization [2,3,4]
The number of bully adolescents at school decreased significantly between 2006 and 2010 (χ2(1)=4.178, p=0.041), but being bullied at school every week remained relatively stable over the years
This study aimed to examine the relationship between being involved in bullying repeatedly as bullies, bullied and bullies/bullied with stature and health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
Summary
In several countries, bullying has been identified as an important adolescent health problem;[1] several studies have described the prevalence of bullying and victimization [2,3,4]. There are psychological health effects, such as depression, bad temper, loneliness, helplessness [5,6], and an increased risk of suicidal ideation [7]. These effects might persist into later adolescence, and adulthood, for victims as well as for offenders [8]. The use of power and aggression might be through direct or indirect forms. Direct forms of bullying can include physical aggression (e.g. hitting, kicking) and verbal aggression (e.g. threats, racial or sexual harassment). Studies on bullying usually separate groups of adolescents involved in bullying (not involved, bullies, victims and those who are both bullies and bullied) [2,4,11], and each group is associated with different characteristics [12]
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