The relationship of bullying victimization to the spectrum of suicidal behavior in adolescents and young adults: A scoping review

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International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-17 DOI:10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101095

Nur Fajariyah , Iyus Yosep , Iqbal Pramukti , Hana Rizmadewi Agustina

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Abstract

Background

Bullying victimization in adolescents and young adults has been identified as a significant risk factor for suicidal behavior. However, evidence regarding the relationship between the two is limited and requires further analysis.

Objective

To explore and map the relationship between bullying victimization and the spectrum of suicidal behavior in adolescents and young adults.

Method

A scoping review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and ScienceDirect databases for studies published between January 2022 and January 2026. Inclusion criteria included original research addressing the relationship between bullying and suicidal behavior in adolescents and young adults. Studies not involving humans, non-original research, and non-English publications were excluded. A total of nine studies meeting the inclusion criteria were extracted and thematically analyzed.

Results

Of the nine studies analyzed, bullying victimization was significantly associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and self-harm. Depression and hopelessness were found to be key mediators of this relationship, while physical factors such as sleep disturbances and obesity also exacerbated the effects. Bullying involving a combination of traditional and cyberbullying showed the highest risk of suicidal behavior.

Conclusion

Bullying victimization significantly influences suicide risk in adolescents and young adults. Developing more comprehensive interventions that incorporate social and psychological support is crucial to mitigate the negative impact of bullying. Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms underlying this relationship and develop more effective intervention models.

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霸凌受害与青少年和年轻人自杀行为的关系：范围回顾

青少年和年轻人的欺凌受害已被确定为自杀行为的重要危险因素。然而，关于两者之间关系的证据有限，需要进一步分析。目的探讨青少年欺凌受害与自杀行为谱的关系。方法根据系统评价的首选报告项目和范围评价的元分析扩展（PRISMA-ScR）指南进行范围评价。在PubMed、Scopus、CINAHL和ScienceDirect数据库中检索2022年1月至2026年1月间发表的研究。纳入标准包括针对青少年和年轻人中欺凌与自杀行为之间关系的原始研究。不涉及人类、非原创研究和非英文出版物的研究被排除在外。共提取符合纳入标准的9项研究并进行主题分析。结果在分析的9项研究中，欺凌受害者与自杀意念、自杀企图和自我伤害的风险增加显著相关。研究发现，抑郁和绝望是这种关系的关键中介，而睡眠障碍和肥胖等身体因素也会加剧这种影响。传统欺凌和网络欺凌相结合的欺凌行为显示出自杀行为的最高风险。结论受欺凌对青少年自杀风险有显著影响。制定包含社会和心理支持的更全面的干预措施对于减轻欺凌的负面影响至关重要。需要进一步的研究来探索这种关系背后的机制，并开发更有效的干预模式。

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International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences Nursing-Nursing (all)

CiteScore

2.40

自引率

0.00%

发文量

114

审稿时长

21 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences (IJANS) is an international scientific journal published by Elsevier. The broad-based journal was founded on two key tenets, i.e. to publish the most exciting research with respect to the subjects of Nursing and Midwifery in Africa, and secondly, to advance the international understanding and development of nursing and midwifery in Africa, both as a profession and as an academic discipline. The fully refereed journal provides a forum for all aspects of nursing and midwifery sciences, especially new trends and advances. The journal call for original research papers, systematic and scholarly review articles, and critical papers which will stimulate debate on research, policy, theory or philosophy of nursing as related to nursing and midwifery in Africa, technical reports, and short communications, and which will meet the journal''s high academic and ethical standards. Manuscripts of nursing practice, education, management, and research are encouraged. The journal values critical scholarly debate on issues that have strategic significance for educators, practitioners, leaders and policy-makers of nursing and midwifery in Africa. The journal publishes the highest quality scholarly contributions reflecting the diversity of nursing, and is also inviting international scholars who are engaged with nursing and midwifery in Africa to contribute to the journal. We will only publish work that demonstrates the use of rigorous methodology as well as by publishing papers that highlight the theoretical underpinnings of nursing and midwifery as it relates to the Africa context.