Prevalence and Behavioral Ranking of Bullying and Victimization Among Secondary Students in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao

Apparent bullying and victimization rates vary, depending on how these rates are measured. This study used Olweus-type global items and a short version of the School Bullying Scales to investigate the prevalence rate and behavioral ranking of bullying and victimization among secondary students in Ho...

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Published in:The Asia-Pacific education researcher 2014-09, Vol.23 (3), p.757-767
Main Authors: Mok, Magdalena Mo Ching, Wang, Wen-Chung, Cheng, Ying-Yao, Leung, Shing-On, Chen, Li-Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Age Differences
Assertiveness
Bullying
Cross Cultural Studies
Education
Educational Policy and Politics
Foreign Countries
Gender Differences
Health Behavior
Incidence
International and Comparative Education
International Organizations
Interpersonal Relationship
Learning and Instruction
Likert Scales
Measurement
Measures (Individuals)
Psychological Studies
Regular Article
Secondary School Students
Sociology of Education
Statistical Analysis
Student Adjustment
Student Attitudes
Teenagers
Verbal Communication
Victimization
Victims
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Summary:Apparent bullying and victimization rates vary, depending on how these rates are measured. This study used Olweus-type global items and a short version of the School Bullying Scales to investigate the prevalence rate and behavioral ranking of bullying and victimization among secondary students in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao. We used the response categories and cut-off point from the World Health Organization Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study. A total of 11,876 secondary students (grades 7–12) participated in this study. Results revealed that the rates of self-reported bullying, victimization, and combined bullying/victimization were 5.1, 9.3, and 1.8 %, respectively. The prevalence rates of bullying and victimization in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao were quite similar. More male students were involved in bullying and victimization than female students. Prevalence rates of bullying and victimization decreased as grade level increased. Verbal bullying and victimization were the most common categories of school bullying. Implications of the results for bullying research are discussed.
ISSN:0119-5646
2243-7908
DOI:10.1007/s40299-013-0151-4