A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children
Background: Bullying is a common violence in school and has become a major public health and global concern. Bullying influences mental health and is identified as a leading factor of depression. Therefore, this study aimed to identify bullying prevalence and its association toward psychological dis...
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| author | Muhammad Lokman Md Isa Nurfatin Aina Mocktar Wisam Nabeel Ibrahim Mohd Said Nurumal Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan |
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| description | Background: Bullying is a common violence in school and has become a major public health and global concern. Bullying influences mental health and is identified as a leading factor of depression. Therefore, this study aimed to identify bullying prevalence and its association toward psychological disturbances (stress, anxiety, and depression).
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in three secondary schools in Kuantan. After obtaining consent from parents/guardians, participants were asked to answer a self-administered questionnaire, including School Climate Bullying Survey, Depression Anxiety Stress Questionnaire-21, Patient Depression Questionnaire, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Demographic data were self-reported. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0, and chi-square and correlation tests were conducted for variables.
Results: A total of 207 students were included in this study. Of respondents, 50.7% were boys and 49.3% girls, and the majority (92.8%) were Malays. Of students, 63.2% were involved in bullying problems through the school years, with verbal bullying as the highest (55.1%). Bullying is significantly associated with stress (p = 0.045), anxiety (p = 0.018), and depression (p = 0.012).
Conclusions: School children in Kuantan continue to be involved in bullying. The current study supported that involvement with any bullying activity was associated with psychological disturbances including anxiety, stress, and depression. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0b616cf9b88944bbaf61914d701bb9ce2023-02-17T04:24:25ZengUniversitas IndonesiaMakara Journal of Health Research2356-36642356-36562021-04-01251485210.7454/msk.v25i1.1243A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School ChildrenMuhammad Lokman Md Isa0Nurfatin Aina Mocktar1Wisam Nabeel Ibrahim2Mohd Said Nurumal3Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan4Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, MalaysiaNational Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur 50400, MalaysiaDepartment of Biomedical Science, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, QatarKulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, MalaysiaKulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, MalaysiaBackground: Bullying is a common violence in school and has become a major public health and global concern. Bullying influences mental health and is identified as a leading factor of depression. Therefore, this study aimed to identify bullying prevalence and its association toward psychological disturbances (stress, anxiety, and depression). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in three secondary schools in Kuantan. After obtaining consent from parents/guardians, participants were asked to answer a self-administered questionnaire, including School Climate Bullying Survey, Depression Anxiety Stress Questionnaire-21, Patient Depression Questionnaire, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Demographic data were self-reported. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0, and chi-square and correlation tests were conducted for variables. Results: A total of 207 students were included in this study. Of respondents, 50.7% were boys and 49.3% girls, and the majority (92.8%) were Malays. Of students, 63.2% were involved in bullying problems through the school years, with verbal bullying as the highest (55.1%). Bullying is significantly associated with stress (p = 0.045), anxiety (p = 0.018), and depression (p = 0.012). Conclusions: School children in Kuantan continue to be involved in bullying. The current study supported that involvement with any bullying activity was associated with psychological disturbances including anxiety, stress, and depression.https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/mjhr/vol25/iss1/8/bullyingchildcross-sectional studymalaysiapsychology |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Lokman Md Isa Nurfatin Aina Mocktar Wisam Nabeel Ibrahim Mohd Said Nurumal Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children Makara Journal of Health Research bullying child cross-sectional study malaysia psychology |
| title | A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children |
| title_full | A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children |
| title_fullStr | A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children |
| title_short | A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children |
| title_sort | cross sectional study on bullying and psychological disturbances among malaysian school children |
| topic | bullying child cross-sectional study malaysia psychology |
| url | https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/mjhr/vol25/iss1/8/ |
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