Bullying among Jordanian schoolchildren, its effects on school performance, and the contribution of general physical and dentofacial features

Al-Bitar, Zaid B.; Al-Omari, Iyad K.; Sonbol, Hawazen N.; Al-Ahmad, Hazem T.; Cunningham, Susan

doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2013.08.016

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“…Among the victims of physical aggressions, most were males, confirming the findings of other authors who have identified greater involvement of males [19,[22][23][24][25]. One suggested explanation is that the stereotypical participation of boys and girls in situations of bullying has social roots, because traditionally the more aggressive behavior and violence of boys are reinforced, whereas indirect involvement or further victimization of girls is more consistent with traditional stereotypes of femininity [26].…”

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“…It is extremely relevant to highlight the uniqueness of this study, since no similar studies that have attempted to analyze their occurrence were identified in the international literature. Therefore, these findings are important, and other studies should have been carried out in other countries to analyze and to determine the magnitude of the problem and to allow comparisons of results [8].…”

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“…The prevalence of bullying reported in literature shows great variability, with 13.6% among Swiss and Australian adolescents [6], 28.0% among South African students [7] and 47% among Jordanian students [8]. In Brazil, the prevalence ranges from 17.6 % [9] to 30.8 % [10].…”

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Head and Face Injuries in Brazilian Schoolchildren Victims of Physical Bullying: A Population-Based Study

Al¹,

Santos²,

Xavier³

et al. 2015

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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Objective: To investigate the occurrence of head and face injuries in Brazilian schoolchildren victims of physical bullying. Material and Methods: A population-based study was conducted on a stratified sample of 525 adolescents aged 13 to17 years of both sexes. Data on sex, age, occurrence of physical bullying, form of aggression, affected body region and presence of oral lesions were collected. Two questionnaires were used: one on bullying model TMR (Training and Mobility of Researchers) and another to record injuries in the maxillofacial region. The bivariate analysis used the Chi -square and Fisher's exact tests, with significance level of 5 %. Results: Among victims of bullying, 19.4 % were victims of physical bullying, more often among males (63.6 %). Face injuries were reported by 36.4 % of students, and involvement of the oral cavity reported by four individuals with lesions located in soft tissues. There was no association between sex of the victim and affected body region and between sex and form of aggression (p > 0.05). Head injuries were more frequent among boys (42.9 %), while face injuries were more frequent among girls (37.5 %). There was association between age of victims and the presence of injuries in the neck region (p = 0.04). Conclusion:The occurrence of physical bullying was more common among boys and face was the most affected body region. Injuries in the oral cavity involved soft tissues, especially lips, and no face and dental fractures were found.

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Head and Face Injuries in Brazilian Schoolchildren Victims of Physical Bullying: A Population-Based Study

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“…47,48,50 Teasing or bullying of young people due to the appearance of their teeth has been reported frequently in the literature, from many different societies and cultures. [51][52][53][54][55][56][57] Victims are particularly concerned when they are teased about the appearance of their teeth 51 and orthodontic treatment can help to alleviate this. 58 Research is now focussed on ways of measuring the physical, functional, emotional and social impacts of conditions s daily life through the various concepts of quality of life, health and oral health-related quality of life.…”

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What is the value of orthodontic treatment?

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SummaryOrthodontic treatment is as popular as ever. Orthodontists frequently have long lists of people wanting treatment and the cost to the NHS in England was £261m in 2013-14 (approximately 11% of the NHS annual spend on dentistry). It is important that clinicians and healthcare commissioners constantly question the contribution of interventions towards improving the health of the population. In this article the authors outline some of the evidence for and against the claims that people with a malocclusion are at a disadvantage compared with those without a malocclusion and that orthodontic treatment has significant health benefits. The authors would like to point out that this is not a comprehensive and systematic review of the entire scientific literature. Rather the evidence is presented in order to stimulate discussion and debate.

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“…In this regard, Al-Bitar et al 7 identified some dentofacial features associated with bullying, such as spacing between teeth, or missing or prominent upper anterior teeth, as well as their shape and color.…”

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Assessment of general bullying and bullying due to appearance of teeth in a sample of 11-16 year-old Peruvian schoolchildren.

Bazán-Serrano¹,

Carruitero²

2017

J Oral Res

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Objective: To assess the incidence of general bullying and bullying due to the appearance of teeth in a sample of 11-16 year-old Peruvian schoolchildren. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 218 students aged 11 to 16 years old (13.41±1.44), 109 males, and 153 from a public school. A survey on general bullying and the appearance of teeth was applied using a validated questionnaire. Results: The frequency of general bullying was 32.57%, and bullying due to dental appearance was 18.81%. General bullying (p=0.005) and dental appearance (p=0.024) were more frequent in the public school, but there were no statistically significant differences according to sex. The highest frequency of general bullying was related to name-calling, which accounted for 47.71%. Victimization by appearance of teeth in one or two occasions in the last two months accounted for 12.39%, according to participating subjects. Conclusion: General and tooth-related bullying was more frequent among students in public schools, with no significant differences according to sex. Keywords INTRODUCTION.Bullying consists of the aggressive behavior exhibited repeatedly against an individual in a relationship characterized by an imbalance of power.1 It can be direct victimization (physically aggression) or indirect victimization (aggressor or observer). Its implications are far-reaching and include depression, low self-esteem, mental and physical health problems, poor academic performance, 2 and involvement in crime. 3Some dentofacial alterations may predispose people to anxiety and distress, as these alterations are noticeable during daily interactions. Therefore, such alterations have been associated with hurtful teasing and unhappiness. 4Educational institutions should ensure the socialization of their students, and students should avoid all types of abuse or harassment, with an emphasis on strengthening respect, tolerance and assertiveness. However, bullying may occur and manifest itself in different ways depending on the type of educational institution. 5Bullying is a global concern and its study has aroused the interest of many scientists.1 However, it is not clear how the appearance of teeth can be a cause of bullying. The aim of this research was to assess the ISSN Online 0719-2479 -www.joralres.com © 2017 288 incidence of general bullying and bullying due to the appearance of teeth in a sample of 11-16 year-old Peruvian schoolchildren. MATERIALS AND METHODS.A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 218 students aged between 11 and 16 years old (13.41±1.44), 109 females and 109 males, 153 from a public school and 65 from a private school in the city of Trujillo, Peru. The students were randomly selected from a population of 313 students, 219 from the public school and 94 from the private institution. Selection criteria were: presence of permanent teeth up to first molars, and absence of orthodontic, orthopedic or prosthetic attachments.This study was approved by the Permanent Research Committee of the S...

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Bullying among Jordanian schoolchildren, its effects on school performance, and the contribution of general physical and dentofacial features

Cited by 115 publications

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Head and Face Injuries in Brazilian Schoolchildren Victims of Physical Bullying: A Population-Based Study

Head and Face Injuries in Brazilian Schoolchildren Victims of Physical Bullying: A Population-Based Study

What is the value of orthodontic treatment?

Assessment of general bullying and bullying due to appearance of teeth in a sample of 11-16 year-old Peruvian schoolchildren.

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