Bullying in Adolescence and Depression
- Author:
Hyeonmi HONG
1
;
Young Eun JUNG
Author Information
1. Education Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Bullying;
Depression;
Adolescence
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Bullying;
Crime Victims;
Depression;
Early Intervention (Education);
Humans;
Mental Health;
Prospective Studies;
Risk Factors
- From:
Mood and Emotion
2018;16(2):51-56
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health problems of adolescence. A number of studies have identifiedan association between bullying and depression in adolescence. Prospective studies have suggested that bullying victimization may be a risk factor for adolescent depression, and depression may predispose adolescents to bullying. The consequences of bullying may extend well into adulthood, and experiencing bullying victimization is related to a higher risk of recurrent adulthood depression. Whatever the direction of causality, the associations between bullying and depression offer opportunities for early intervention and prevention.
