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A web-enabled, school-based intervention for bullying prevention (LINKlusive): a cluster randomised trial
Celso Arango1, Javier Martín-Babarro2, Renzo Abregú-Crespo1,3
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, IiSGM, CIBERSAM, ISCIII, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Calle Ibiza, 43, 28009, Madrid, Spain.
The LINKlusive anti-bullying program showed a significant reduction in bullying victimisation among primary school students. This school-based intervention also improved mental health and quality of life for vulnerable students.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Public Health
- Child Psychology
Background:
- There is a need for effective, sustainable school-based anti-bullying programs, particularly for vulnerable populations.
- Assessing the impact of universal interventions on school climate and bullying is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the LINKlusive intervention, a multicomponent, web-enabled program, in reducing bullying victimisation.
- To compare the LINKlusive program against conventional practices in a school setting.
Main Methods:
- A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted in primary and secondary schools in Madrid, Spain.
- The study involved 6542 students at baseline, with 6403 assessed after a 12-week intervention period.
- Longitudinal mixed-effects models were used to analyse peer-reported bullying victimisation data.
Main Results:
- Both intervention and control groups showed a statistically significant reduction in bullying victimisation.
- The LINKlusive intervention demonstrated a statistically significant effect on reducing bullying victimisation specifically in primary education.
- For students with baseline victimisation, the intervention significantly improved depression and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- The LINKlusive program may be effective in reducing bullying victimisation in primary school students.
- Sustainable, whole-school interventions are important for promoting mental health and reducing risk factors in young people.
- Early intervention in education settings is critical for improving youth outcomes.
