Citation

van Geel M, Goemans A, Zwaanswijk W, Vedder P. Aggress. Violent Behav. 2022; 64: e101577.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.avb.2021.101577

PMID

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Abstract

In the current study a meta-analysis is performed on longitudinal studies about peer victimization and suicide ideation. The databases PsycINFO, MEDLINE, ERIC, and Web of Science were searched for relevant literature. A total of 209 articles were independently screened for inclusion by two authors, and 11 longitudinal studies were included in the meta-analysis. Articles were independently coded by two authors, with good interrater agreement. A total of 16,962 youth were included in the meta-analysis. A significant prospective pathway was found from peer victimization to suicide ideation. Analyses suggested a publication bias, but it seems unlikely that enough unpublished results exist to nullify the obtained significant relation. The current meta-analysis shows that experiences of peer victimization are predictive of future suicide ideation.

Language: en

Keywords

Bullying; Longitudinal; Meta-analysis; Peer victimization; Suicidal; Suicide ideation; Youth