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Childhood Bullying Victimization, Substance Use and Criminal Activity among Adolescents: A Multilevel Growth Model
Jungup Lee1, Mijin Choi2, Margaret M Holland3
1Department of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117570, Singapore.
Summary
Childhood bullying victimization (CBV) increases risks for adolescent substance use and criminal activity. Interventions should consider gender and ethnicity to mitigate these long-term effects.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Developmental Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Childhood bullying victimization (CBV) is a significant public health concern.
- Understanding the long-term consequences of CBV on adolescent behavior is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the longitudinal effects of CBV on substance use and criminal activity.
- To identify how gender and race/ethnicity moderate these associations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 8984 adolescents (ages 12-18) from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997.
- Employed two-level hierarchical linear modeling to analyze biennial assessments over four time points.
Main Results:
- CBV was associated with increased risks for cigarette and marijuana use, and criminal activity.
- Gender and race/ethnicity moderated the impact of CBV on alcohol use and binge drinking.
- Effects of CBV on alcohol use were stronger in females and Hispanic adolescents compared to males and non-Hispanic Whites.
Conclusions:
- Early intervention for bullied children is vital to prevent future substance abuse and criminal involvement.
- Targeted prevention programs considering gender and ethnicity are necessary.
- Further research on the lifelong impact of CBV is recommended.
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