Perceived Weight and Bullying Victimization in Boys and Girls.

Felicia R CareyAnna V WilkinsonNalini RanjitDorothy MandellDeanna M Hoelscher

Published in: The Journal of school health (2019)

Perceived 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.

Keyphrases

physical activity
high school
body mass index
weight loss
weight gain
depressive symptoms
social support
intimate partner violence
body weight
healthcare
mental health
young adults
primary care