SynthesisThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2020
Bullying victimization, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior among children and adolescents: a meta-analysis.
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- Umbrella review of meta-analyses on the risk factors, protective factors, consequences and interventions of cyberbullying victimization.Nature human behaviour · 2025Pooled it
- [Prolonged television exposure in children and adolescents: health effects and protection strategies].Revista espanola de salud publica · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of a Physical Exercise Program and Health Advice on Sedentary Behavior of Adolescents.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Trial
- Media Parenting Practices and Early Adolescent Cyberbullying: Findings From the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study.The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine · 2026Article
- Physical aggression victimization among Brazilian adolescents: Associated factors and the role of school policies based on 2015 PeNSE data.Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo · 2026Article
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- Physical Activity, Body Mass Index, and Bullying in Higher Education: A Comparative Analysis of Students with and Without Structured Sports Training.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Longitudinal Association Between Physical Activity and School Bullying in Adolescents: A Cross-Lagged Panel Model.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Interpersonal Distress Among High School Students: A Moderated Mediation Model.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Associations between unintentional injuries and bullying victimization in adolescents: evidence from a large-scale cross-sectional study in China.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Effect of Physical Activity Participation on Lifestyle Habits and School Life Among Korean Children.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Lived Experiences of Students with Bullying in King Khalid University: A Qualitative Approach Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Problematic and Harmful Social Media Use among Adolescents Receiving Intensive Psychiatric Care.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Latent classes of adolescent health behaviour, social covariates and mental wellbeing: a longitudinal birth cohort study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Relationship between physical exercise, bullying, and being bullied among junior high school students: the multiple mediating effects of emotional management and interpersonal relationship distress.BMC public health · 2024Article
- The influence of physical activity, adherence to Mediterranean diet, and weight status on the psychological well-being of adolescents.BMC psychology · 2024Article
- Factors Predicting In-School and Electronic Bullying among High School Students in the United States: An Analysis of the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Evolving Dimensions of Bullying in Children.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Recognizing the Frequency of Exposure to Cyberbullying in Children: The Results of the National HBSC Study in Serbia.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Motor self-efficacy and physical education in school bullying.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical activity and sedentary behavior are related with psycho-social variables among youth, however its relationship with bullying victimization is unclear. The aim of the study was to clarify the associations between physical activity and sedentary behaviors with bullying victimization among children and adolescents.
methodsTwo independent authors searched in four databases. The studies were selected/included only if participants were children and/or adolescents and the relationship between physical activity and/or sedentary behavior with bullying victimization was reported. Random-effects meta-analyses were used.
resultsA total of 18 cross-sectional studies (including 386,740 children and adolescents, 51.8% females) were reviewed. Our study found that not meeting the physical activity guidelines (Odds Ratio [OR] = 1.14, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04 to 1.23) and excessive sedentary behavior (i.e., 2 h per day or more of screen time) (OR = 1.21, 95% CI, 1.14 to 1.28) were associated with 14 and 21% higher bullying victimization, respectively. Consistent associations were also found when we analyzed specific forms of bullying for sedentary behavior, including traditional and cyberbullying.
conclusionsThe present study establishes the first quantitative framework for understanding the influence of physical activity and sedentary behavior on bullying victimization, and lays the groundwork for future studies and interventions aimed to its promotion.
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