Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 58, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 337-344

Bullying Victimization among School-Aged Immigrant Youth in the United States (Article)

Maynard B.R.* , Vaughn M.G. , Salas-Wright C.P. , Vaughn S.
  • a School of Social Work, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, United States
  • b School of Social Work, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, United States
  • c School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
  • d Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, College of Education, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States

Abstract

Purpose Bullying is a serious sociodevelopmental issue associated with a range of short- and long-term problems among youth who are bullied. Although race and ethnicity have been studied, less attention has been paid to examining prevalence and correlates of bullying victimization among immigrant youth. Methods Using data from the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (N = 12,098), we examined prevalence and correlates of bullying victimization among U.S. immigrant youth. Results After controlling for several demographic variables, findings indicate that immigrant youth are more likely to experience bullying victimization than native-born youth. Furthermore, immigrant youth who experience bullying victimization were more likely to report interpersonal, socioemotional, health, and substance use problems. Conclusions Given the greater risk and unique challenges experienced by immigrant youth, prevention and intervention programs may need to be tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. Further research is needed to understand the specific factors and mechanisms involved in bullying victimization among immigrant youth. © 2016 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

youth Immigrant Bullying Substance use Victimization Adolescents

Index Keywords

immigrant Continental Population Groups ancestry group human wellbeing Health Behavior Ethnic Groups statistics and numerical data ethnic group controlled study priority journal substance abuse Health Surveys psychosocial disorder bullying United States Humans migrant Adolescent male Emigrants and Immigrants female emotional disorder victim prevalence Article major clinical study correlational study crime victim Child Crime Victims health survey
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84958984608&doi=10.1016%2fj.jadohealth.2015.11.013&partnerID=40&md5=82221f00a8de718d2734304b5858da3b
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.11.013
ISSN: 1054139X
Cited by: 28
Original Language: English