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Precipitating factors of school bullying in victims and bully-victims from eight-to-eleven-years of age / Fatores precipitantes do bullying escolar em vítimas e vítimas-intimidadoras de oito a onze anos de idade
Alonso, Letícia Silva; Serra-Negra, Júnia Maria; Abreu, Lucas Guimarães; Tourino, Luciana Fonseca Pádua Gonçalves; Vale, Miriam Pimenta.
Affiliation
  • Alonso, Letícia Silva; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Faculty of Dentistry. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Serra-Negra, Júnia Maria; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Faculty of Dentistry. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Abreu, Lucas Guimarães; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Faculty of Dentistry. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Tourino, Luciana Fonseca Pádua Gonçalves; University Center of Lavras - UNILAVRAS. Lavras. BR
  • Vale, Miriam Pimenta; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Faculty of Dentistry. Belo Horizonte. BR
Arq. odontol ; 59: 193-202, 2023. tab
Article in En | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1551361
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ABSTRACT

Aim:

The aim of the present study was to identify precipitating factors of bullying in schoolchildren.

Methods:

A total of 425 schoolchildren aged eight to eleven years, enrolled in public and private schools in Lavras, Brazil, participated in this cross-sectional study. The schoolchildren answered two questions addressing characteristics that could affect their relationships with peers and completed the Brazilian version of the Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire. The characteristics investigated included weight, height, facial features, dentofacial appearance, and other individual factors, such as halitosis and wearing glasses. Parents answered a questionnaire on demographic characteristics. Descriptive analysis and multinomial logistic regression were performed (p ≤ 0.05).

Results:

Bully-victims were more likely to be enrolled in public schools (OR = 5.43, 95% CI 1.14-25.91, p = 0.03). Victims of bullying were more likely to report characteristics such as halitosis, wearing glasses, and other aspects (OR = 3.31, 95% CI 1.14-9.57, p = 0.02), as well as dentofacial appearance (OR = 3.80, 95% CI 1.38-10.41, p = 0.01), as factors that affected interactions with peers.

Conclusions:

The findings show that physical appearance, socioeconomic aspect, and individual characteristics are factors associated with victims and bully-victims. Pediatric dentists should discuss these issues with their patients and parents/caregivers when taking patient history.
RESUMO

Objetivo:

O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar os fatores precipitantes do bullying em escolares.

Métodos:

Um total de 425 escolares de oito a onze anos matriculados em escolas públicas e privadas de Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brasil, participaram deste estudo transversal. Os escolares responderam duas perguntas abordando características que poderiam afetar seu relacionamento com seus pares e preencheram a versão brasileira do Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire. As características investigadas foram peso, altura, características faciais, aparência dentofacial e outros fatores individuais, como halitose e uso de óculos. Os pais responderam um questionário sobre características sociodemográficas. Análise descritiva e regressão logística multinomial foram realizadas (p ≤ 0,05).

Resultados:

As vítimas-intimidadoras eram mais propensas a serem de escolas públicas (OR = 5,43, IC 95%1,14-25,91, p = 0,03). As vítimas de bullying foram mais propensas a relatar características como halitose, uso de óculos e outros aspectos (OR = 3,31, IC 95% 1,14-9,57, p = 0,02), bem como aparência dentofacial (OR = 3,80, IC 95% 1,38-10,41, p = 0,01) como fatores que afetaram suas interações com seus pares.

Conclusões:

Os achados mostram que a aparência física, o aspecto socioeconômico e as características individuais são fatores associados às vítimas e às vítimas-intimidadoras. Odontopediatras devem discutir essas questões com as crianças/adolescentes e seus pais/responsáveis ao obter a história do paciente.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: BBO / LILACS Main subject: Precipitating Factors / Bullying / Physical Appearance, Body Language: En Journal: Arq. odontol Journal subject: Odontologia Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Country of publication: Brazil

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: BBO / LILACS Main subject: Precipitating Factors / Bullying / Physical Appearance, Body Language: En Journal: Arq. odontol Journal subject: Odontologia Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Country of publication: Brazil