| Title |
Bullying experiences among Lithuanian adolescents: the associations between subjective happiness and well-being |
| Authors |
Kubilevičiūtė-Sakalauskienė, Margarita ; Šambaras, Rokas ; Lesinskienė, Sigita |
| DOI |
10.3390/psychiatryint6030097 |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Psychiatry international.. Basel : MDPI. 2025, vol. 6, iss. 3, art. no. 97, p. [1-10].. eISSN 2673-5318 |
| Keywords [eng] |
adolescents ; bullying ; environment ; happiness ; mental health ; school ; well-being |
| Abstract [eng] |
Background: Bullying is a significant problem worldwide and in Lithuania, especially among children and adolescents. This study aimed to assess the associations of bullying with adolescents’ subjective sense of happiness and general health. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous written questionnaire. Adolescents at various schools across Lithuanian cities and districts were surveyed to investigate the frequency of bullying among them over the past six months and its impact on their subjective sense of happiness and well-being. Results: This study included 4124 students from seventh to tenth grade; their average age was 14.48 ± 1.15 years, with 49.35% being boys. Over the past six months, the highest bullying incidence occurred at school, accounting for 25.79% of the cases. Only half of the respondents (48.81%) felt happy, and a little more than half felt healthy (63.11%). It was found that bullying at school (ρs = −0.224; ρs = −0.197), outside school (ρs = −0.207; ρs = −0.180), and online (ρs = −0.175; ρs = −0.110) is associated with adolescents’ sense of happiness and health. Conclusion: Bullying is common among Lithuanian adolescents and has a negative impact on their subjective happiness and well-being. It is crucial to develop prevention initiatives to decrease bullying in schools and within the community. |
| Published |
Basel : MDPI |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2025 |
| CC license |
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