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The Involvement of Girls and Boys with Bullying: An Analysis of Gender Differences

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  • Marta Angélica Iossi Silva

    (University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto 14040-902, Brazil)

  • Beatriz Pereira

    (Institute of Education, University of Minho, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Denisa Mendonça

    (Institute of Biomedical Science Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto 4050-313, Portugal
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Berta Nunes

    (Bragança Sub-Health Region, Bragança 3501-862, Portugal
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Wanderlei Abadio de Oliveira

    (University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto 14040-902, Brazil
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

Abstract

This exploratory and cross-sectional study aimed to identify the prevalence of bullying in a group of students and analyze the data regarding the gender of those involved in the violence. A questionnaire adapted from Olweus was applied in seven elementary education schools in Portugal. The sample consisted of 387 students between 7 and 14 years old. Data are presented in terms of descriptive statistics and differences between proportions were analyzed using chi-square tests. The gender analysis of victimization and aggression shows that boys and girls are both victims and aggressors, and there are significant differences in involvement in bullying between genders and the roles played. Boys are victims more often when considering different types of bullying, although significant differences were only found for physical aggression. Strategies that include gender roles are a priority for prevention and careful attention to this phenomenon in the school context. The questions addressed contribute to a broader understanding of the phenomenon, emphasizing the differential participation of boys and girls in bullying.

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  • Marta Angélica Iossi Silva & Beatriz Pereira & Denisa Mendonça & Berta Nunes & Wanderlei Abadio de Oliveira, 2013. "The Involvement of Girls and Boys with Bullying: An Analysis of Gender Differences," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 10(12), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:10:y:2013:i:12:p:6820-6831:d:31058
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    1. Zepeng Huang & Zhenni Liu & Xiangxiang Liu & Laiwen Lv & Yan Zhang & Limin Ou & Liping Li, 2016. "Risk Factors Associated with Peer Victimization and Bystander Behaviors among Adolescent Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-11, July.
    2. Minqi Yang & Hanxiao Guo & Meimei Chu & Chongle Leng & Chunyu Qu & Kexin Tian & Yuying Jing & Mengge Xu & Xicheng Guo & Liuqi Yang & Xiaomeng Li, 2022. "Sex Differences in Traditional School Bullying Perpetration and Victimization among Adolescents: A Chain-Mediating Effect," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-12, August.
    3. Yijing Zhang & Ji-Kang Chen, 2023. "Emotional Intelligence and School Bullying Victimization in Children and Youth Students: A Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-16, March.

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