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Factors Affecting Bullying Victimization in School among Upper Grade of Elementary School Students in the Jeju Area : Focus on Depressive Symptoms and Family-Related Factors

제주 지역 초등학교 고학년의 교내 집단따돌림 피해 경험 관련요인 : 우울 증상과 가족 환경적 요인을 중심으로

  • Kim, Moon-Doo (Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Jeju National University) ;
  • Hong, Seong-Chul (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jeju National University) ;
  • Jung, Young-Eun (Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Jeju National University)
  • 김문두 (제주대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 홍성철 (제주대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 정영은 (제주대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실)
  • Received : 2017.03.31
  • Accepted : 2017.04.12
  • Published : 2017.04.30
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Abstract

Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors associated with the experience of bullying victimization in school among elementary school students in the Jeju area. Methods : A total of 662 students were recruited from elementary schools for a school-based cross-sectional survey (age range : 11-12 years) in the Jeju area. This study used a self-reported questionnaire concerning the experience of being victimized by bullying, the Korean form of the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) to assess depressive symptoms, and questions on sociodemographic characteristics, including school- and family-related factors. Results : The prevalence of bullying victimization in school among elementary school students was 10.0% (n=66). The factors associated with bullying victimization were lower socioeconomic status, lower than average academic achievement, more depressive symptoms, and family problems. Conclusion : This study not only indicates that bullying at school is a significant public health issue among elementary school students, but also confirms that children with family problems commonly exhibit bullying behaviors, which highlights the importance of considering family-related environmental factors when managing bullying victimization.

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