Annual research review: the persistent and pervasive impact of being bullied in childhood and adolescence: implications for policy and practice

L Arseneault - Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background We have known for some time that being bullied was associated with children's
and adolescents' adjustment difficulties and well‐being. In recent years, we have come to
recognise that the impact of childhood bullying victimisation on the development of mental
health problems is more complex. This paper aims to review the evidence for an
independent contribution of childhood bullying victimisation to the development of poor
outcomes throughout the life span, including mental, physical and socioeconomic outcomes …