Perceived Weight and Bullying Victimization in Boys and Girls

CONCLUSIONSPerceived weight may play a greater role in bullying victimization than objective weight, especially among boys. Interventions to prevent bullying should consider adolescents' self‐perceptions of weight to effectively identify those at greater risk for victimization.

Source: Journal of School Health - February 4, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Felicia R. Carey, Anna V. Wilkinson, Nalini Ranjit, Dorothy Mandell, Deanna M. Hoelscher Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research