Summary
This secondary analysis of Russian PISA data found that 16% of 15-year-old secondary school students are bullying victims. Low academic performance in reading, competitive school environments, and poor psychological climate were associated with increased bullying victimisation. Victims reported elevated negative emotional states including misery, sadness, and life dissatisfaction, suggesting substantial psychological burden.
UK applicability
Whilst conducted in the Russian context, the identified associations between academic performance, school climate, and bullying are likely relevant to UK schools. However, the specific prevalence figures and contextual factors may differ given institutional and cultural differences between education systems.
Key measures
Bullying victimisation prevalence (%), learning outcomes in reading and other core subjects, school psychological climate, emotional states (misery, sadness, life dissatisfaction), psychosocial traits
Outcomes reported
The study quantified bullying victimisation prevalence in Russian secondary schools and identified associations between learning outcomes, school psychological climate, and bullying victimisation. It also characterised emotional states and psychosocial traits among victims.
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