Citation

Maynard BR, Vaughn MG, Salas-Wright CP, Vaughn S. J. Adolesc. Health 2016; 58(3): 337-344.

Affiliation

Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, College of Education, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.11.013

PMID

26903431

PMCID

PMC4764796

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.

Language: en