Overweight, perceived overweight and involvement in bullying in middle adolescence

Volume: 54, Pages: 33 - 42
Published: Apr 1, 2016
Abstract
Overweight is reportedly a risk factor for being bullied, and body image may mediate this association. Research on associations between overweight and bullying has so far only focused on children and early adolescents. We explored associations between actual and perceived overweight at age 15 and involvement in bullying at ages 15 and 17. A total of 2070 Finnish adolescents responded to a survey at ages 15 and 17. Self-reported weight and...
Paper Details
Title
Overweight, perceived overweight and involvement in bullying in middle adolescence
Published Date
Apr 1, 2016
Volume
54
Pages
33 - 42
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