Heterosexist Bullying Victimization and Perpetration and Substance Use Among Heterosexual Adolescents

Mereish, Ethan H.; Cox, Diana J.; Goldbach, Jeremy T.

doi:10.1007/s12529-022-10109-2

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“…Interestingly, perpetrators of bullying were three times more likely than non-perpetrators to have used an e-cigarette, while bullying victims were more likely than nonvictims to have used an e-cigarette. While these associations individually are consistent with existing literature (Azagba et al, 2020;Boccio & Leal, 2022;Doxbeck, 2020;Ihongbe et al, 2021;Liu et al, 2023;Mereish et al, 2023;Tabaac et al, 2021), it is noteworthy to examine the possible explanations for the difference in odds for perpetrators and victims. Bullying perpetrators often experience difficulties in emotional regulation, externalising behaviour and impulsivity, and are more likely to associate with delinquent peers and seek social dominance.…”

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“…This is the first paper to examine the relationships between peer factors and e-cigarette use in a large sample of Australian adolescents. These findings build on international research that has demonstrated associations between adolescent e-cigarette use and both perceived peer use (Barrington-Trimis et al, 2015;Cavazos-Rehg et al, 2021;Durkin et al, 2021;Patanavanich et al, 2021;Valente et al, 2023;Wang et al, 2022) and bullying involvement (Azagba et al, 2020;Boccio & Leal, 2022;Doxbeck, 2020;Ihongbe et al, 2021;Liu et al, 2023;Mereish et al, 2023;Tabaac et al, 2021). Our findings indicate that there is a robust cross-sectional association between ever using an e-cigarette and bullying perpetration, bullying victimisation, bully-victim status and perceived peer use, even after adjusting for key sociodemographic characteristics.…”

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“…Despite a less expansive literature base, research has identified an association between bullying victimisation and increased substance use (Kelly et al, 2015;Lee et al, 2022;Moore et al, 2017;Tharp-Taylor et al, 2009). Emerging research suggests this relationship holds firm when applied to e-cigarette use, although none has been conducted in Australia (Azagba et al, 2020;Boccio & Leal, 2022;Doxbeck, 2020;Ihongbe et al, 2021;Liu et al, 2023;Mereish et al, 2023;Tabaac et al, 2021). Only one study has examined the relationship between bully-victim status (i.e.…”

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Peer-Related Correlates of e-Cigarette Use in Australian Adolescents: a Cross-sectional Examination

Hunter,

Gardner,

O’Dean

et al. 2023

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Background This study examined cross-sectional associations between e-cigarette use and (i) perceived peer use of e-cigarettes and (ii) bullying (perpetration and/or victimisation) in Australian adolescents. Methods Data were collected in 2022 as part of a cluster randomised controlled trial. Logistic regressions examined associations between e-cigarette use (ever use) and the perceived proportion of friends who use e-cigarettes, bullying victimisation, bullying perpetration and “bully-victim” status (i.e. having perpetrated and been bullied). Results The sample comprised 4204 participants (Mage = 15.70, SD = 0.60). Perceived peer e-cigarette use (OR = 2.59, 95% CI = 2.42, 2.77 p < .001), bullying victimisation (OR = 1.26, 95% CI = 1.08, 1.46, p = .004), bullying perpetration (OR = 3.00, 95% CI = 2.45, 3.66, p < .001) and being a “bully-victim” (OR = 2.58, 95% CI = 2.06, 3.24, p < .001) were associated with increased odds of ever having used an e-cigarette. Conclusions While further longitudinal research is required, results suggest that future prevention efforts for adolescent e-cigarette use could target peer-related factors, such as perceived peer use and bullying.

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Peer-Related Correlates of e-Cigarette Use in Australian Adolescents: a Cross-sectional Examination

Hunter,

Gardner,

O’Dean

et al. 2023

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Factors Predicting In-School and Electronic Bullying among High School Students in the United States: An Analysis of the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System

Nguyen,

Shah,

Kaur

et al. 2024

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Background: Bullying is a global public health problem with severe adverse effects on behavioral health. Understanding the predictors of victimization by bullying is essential for public policy initiatives to respond to the problem effectively. In addition to traditional in-person bullying, electronic bullying has become more prevalent due to increasing social interaction and identity formation in virtual communities. This study aims to determine the predictors of in-school and electronic bullying. Methods: We employed multivariable logistic regression to analyze a nationally representative sample of 17,232 high school students in the United States, the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System national component. The survey was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, from September through December 2021. The factors examined included sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, race), appearance (obesity), physically active lifestyles (being physically active, spending a long time on digital games), and risk-taking behavior (using marijuana). Results: Our results indicated that sociodemographic characteristics were strong predictors of being bullied in school and electronically. Being obese is more likely to result in bullying in school (AOR = 1.32, p = 0.003) and electronically (AOR = 1.30, p = 0.004). Adolescent students showing marijuana use had higher odds of being bullied in school (AOR = 2.15, p < 0.001) and electronically (AOR = 1.81, p < 0.001). While spending a long time on digital devices raises the risk of being electronically bullied (AOR = 1.25, p = 0.014), being physically active is not associated with being bullied. Neither of the two lifestyle factors was associated with in-school bullying. Conclusions: Interventions addressing violence among adolescents can benefit from empirical evidence of risk factors for bullying victimization in high school.

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Heterosexist Bullying Victimization and Perpetration and Substance Use Among Heterosexual Adolescents

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Peer-Related Correlates of e-Cigarette Use in Australian Adolescents: a Cross-sectional Examination

Peer-Related Correlates of e-Cigarette Use in Australian Adolescents: a Cross-sectional Examination

Factors Predicting In-School and Electronic Bullying among High School Students in the United States: An Analysis of the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System

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