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Research on the Relationships between Psychological Problems and School Bullying and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among Rural Primary and Middle School Students in Developing Areas of China

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  • Xuyang Li

    (Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health & Queen Mary School, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Feiyu Chen

    (Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Dongxiang District, Fuzhou 331800, Jiangxi, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Yixiang Lin

    (Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health & Queen Mary School, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China)

  • Zhihui Jia

    (Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health & Queen Mary School, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China)

  • Winter Tucker

    (School of Community Science, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, USA)

  • Jiangyan He

    (Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Dongxiang District, Fuzhou 331800, Jiangxi, China)

  • Lanyue Cui

    (Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health & Queen Mary School, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China)

  • Zhaokang Yuan

    (Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health & Queen Mary School, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China)

Abstract

(1) Purpose: To analyze the role of psychological problems in connection with school bullying and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among rural primary and middle school students in developing areas of China. (2) Methods: A multi-stage, stratified, cluster random sampling method was used to select 2284 rural primary and middle school students in Jiangxi Province for study. Questionnaires regarding the health risk behaviors of children in developing areas were left behind at primary and middle schools, and they were later collected and analyzed by using the mental health diagnostic monitoring scale for Chinese primary and middle school students. Pearson correlation, logistic regression, and bootstrap tests were conducted to analyze the association between psychological problems, school bullying, and NSSI. (3) Results: The incidence of NSSI in rural primary and middle school students in Jiangxi Province was 14.84%. Compared with other children with behavioral problems, those who had experienced school bullying and had mild/severe psychological problems were more likely to have engaged in NSSI behaviors ( p < 0.001). Psychological problems have a mediating effect between school bullying and NSSI, which accounted for 12.96% of the total effect. (4) Conclusion: Psychological problems are likely an effect modifier in the connection between school bullying and NSSI behaviors. Therefore, effectively targeting psychological problems in rural primary and middle school students in Jiangxi Province may help prevent and control NSSI behaviors in students who have experienced school bullying.

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  • Xuyang Li & Feiyu Chen & Yixiang Lin & Zhihui Jia & Winter Tucker & Jiangyan He & Lanyue Cui & Zhaokang Yuan, 2020. "Research on the Relationships between Psychological Problems and School Bullying and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among Rural Primary and Middle School Students in Developing Areas of China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-13, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:10:p:3371-:d:357166
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    1. Xuyang Li & Huilie Zheng & Winter Tucker & Wenyan Xu & Xiaotong Wen & Yixiang Lin & Zhihui Jia & Zhaokang Yuan & Wei Yang, 2019. "Research on Relationships between Sexual Identity, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among Rural High School Students in Less Developed Areas of China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(17), pages 1-13, August.
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