Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
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Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Original Article

Bullying and associated factors in adolescents aged 11 to 15 years

Bullying e fatores associados em adolescentes com idade entre 11 e 15 anos

Ricardo Azevedo da Silva; Taiane de Azevedo Cardoso; Karen Jansen; Luciano Dias de Mattos Souza; Russélia Vanila Godoy; Ana Laura Sica Cruzeiro; Bernardo Lessa Horta; Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro

http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S2237-60892012000100005 Trends Psychiatry Psychother, vol.34, n1, p.19-24, 2012
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Bullying among adolescents has become the subject of extensive research due to its negative effects on attitude and behavior. However, Brazilian literature on the topic is scarce. OBJECTIVE: To assess bullying and associated factors among adolescents in a population-based sample in southern Brazil. METHOD: Population-based, cross-sectional study with adolescents aged 11 to 15 years living in the municipality of Pelotas, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. RESULTS: A total of 1,145 adolescents were included. Bullying behaviors and attitudes were found to be associated with the following factors: intentionally skipping classes, failing at school, using alcohol, smoking cigarettes, using illegal drugs, having engaged in sexual intercourse, carrying a weapon, being involved in an accident/being run over by any vehicle, and being involved in fights with physical aggression. CONCLUSION: Bullying is associated with several behaviors that pose risk to the adolescents' physical and psychological health.

Keywords

Adolescents, violence, cross-sectional studies

Resumo

INTRODUÇÃO: O bullying entre adolescentes tem sido objeto de várias pesquisas devido aos prejuízos comportamentais que acarreta. Contudo, a literatura brasileira sobre o tema é escassa. OBJETIVO: Avaliar comportamentos de bullying e fatores associados em uma amostra de base populacional de adolescentes vivendo no sul do Brasil. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal, de base populacional, com adolescentes de 11 a 15 anos de idade residentes na cidade de Pelotas, RS, Brasil. RESULTADOS: Um total de 1.145 adolescentes foram selecionados. Os comportamentos e atitudes de bullying mostraram-se associados aos seguintes fatores: faltar aula intencionalmente, reprovar algum ano na escola, usar álcool, cigarro e/ou drogas ilícitas, ter tido relações sexuais, portar arma, sofrer algum acidente ou atropelamento e brigar e/ou agredir alguém. CONCLUSÃO: O bullying esteve associado com vários comportamentos considerados de risco para a saúde física e psicológica dos adolescentes.

Palavras-chave

Saúde do adolescente, violência, estudos transversais

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