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http://dx.doi.org/10.14367/kjhep.2013.30.3.025

School Bullying Victimization, Health Status and Stress Coping Behavior of Middle School Students  

Choi, Mi-Kyoung (Department of Nursing, Kwandong University)
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Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion / v.30, no.3, 2013 , pp. 25-34 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing school bullying victimization of middle school students in relation to social support, self-esteem, stress coping behavior, and health status. Methods: The questionnaire survey was carried out on a convenience sample of 441 middle school students. The data analysis procedure included frequency, ${\chi}^2$-test, t-test, and multiple logistic regression. Results: It was found that 18% of the subjects were bullied by other students. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that the factors such as sex(OR=2.35, p=.006), aggressive coping behavior(OR=1.18, p=.028), and health status(OR=1.04, p=.002) were significant affecting factors. Conclusions: The findings suggest that to prevent middle school students' bullying victimization, it is necessary to design intervention programs that considering their health status and stress coping behavior.
Keywords
Bullying victimization; Middle school student; Health status; Stress coping behavior;
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