Bullying increased suicide risk: prospective study of Korean adolescents

Arch Suicide Res. 2009;13(1):15-30. doi: 10.1080/13811110802572098.

Abstract

This study examines the independent impact of bullying on suicide risk. Bullying was assessed by peer nomination in a prospective study of 1,655 7th and 8th grade Korean students, and suicide by youth self-report. Odds Ratios (ORs) of bullying for suicidal risks were computed, controlling for other suicide risk factors. Victim-Perpetrators and female Victims at baseline showed increased risk for persistent suicidality (OR: 2.4-9.8). Male Incident Victims exhibited increased risk for suicidal behaviors and ideations (OR = 4.4, 3.6). Female Persistent Perpetrators exhibited increased risks for suicidal behaviors; male Incident Perpetrators had increased risk for suicidal ideations (OR = 2.7, 2.3). Baseline-only male Victim-Perpetrators showed increased risk for suicidal ideations. (OR = 6.4). Bullying independently increased suicide risks.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Agonistic Behavior*
  • Behavioral Symptoms
  • Family Characteristics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Korea
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Peer Group
  • Prospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Social Behavior*
  • Suicide / psychology*
  • Suicide Prevention