Bullying Victimization, Body Image, and Youth Suicidality: Findings from the National Longitudinal Survey of South Korea

• In Event: Trauma and Victimization among Offenders with Mental Illness

Abstract

School bullying can negatively influence mental health and well-being. Although previous research has documented that criminal victimization is associated with suicidality, however, it was not until 2013 that empirical research began to explore the relationship between bullying victimization and suicidality among the youth. Using the 6-year panel survey data collected by the Nation Youth Policy Institute (NYPI) in South Korea, we examine the dynamic relationship between bullying victimization, body image dissatisfaction, and suicidal ideation during the middle school years. Implications for policy and research will be discussed.

Authors

• Shao-Chiu Juan, University at Albany, SUNY

• Haemi Won, University at Albany, SUNY

• Weng-Fong Chao, University at Albany, SUNY

• Andrew Kuo, University at Albany, SUNY