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Publication Date: 2020
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A Review of the Empirical Research on Weight-Based Bullying and Peer Victimisation Published between 2006 and 2016
Thompson, Iyonna; Hong, Jun Sung; Lee, Jeoung Min; Prys, Nicholas Alexander; Morgan, Julie Toth; Udo-Inyang, Ini
Educational Review, v72 n1 p88-110 2020
Children and adolescents who are overweight or obese are at a heightened risk of bullying involvement. The aim of the literature review is to review empirical research on weight-based bullying published between 2006 and 2016. Extant research was categorised by the following themes: (1) prevalence of weight-based bullying and peer victimisation; (2) weight-based outcomes of bullying and peer victimisation; (3) bullying outcomes of weight gain and obesity; and (4) psychosocial distress and outcomes associated with weight-based bullying. Findings from the studies reviewed suggest that the prevalence of bullying is high in children who are overweight or obese. Moreover, longitudinal studies revealed that childhood bullying experiences can increase the risk of health problems, including weight gain and obesity. Further, children who are overweight or obese are at a heightened risk of bullying and peer victimisation. Finally, weight-based bullying experiences were found to be related to psychosocial problems, including lower motivation for physical activity, higher avoidance and emotional coping strategies, low self-esteem, and academic problems. Implications for practice are also discussed.
Descriptors: Bullying, Body Weight, Obesity, At Risk Persons, Peer Groups, Victims, Incidence, Emotional Disturbances, Correlation, Longitudinal Studies, Child Health, Coping, Self Esteem, Low Achievement, Physical Activity Level, Databases, Children, Adolescents
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