Publications by authors named "Nenad Bjelica"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes the prevalence and factors associated with bullying among school-age children in Serbia, using data from the 2017 HBSC study with a sample of 3,267 participants from various schools.
- It finds that children experiencing health issues, such as stomach pain and nervousness, are significantly more likely to participate in bullying, alongside other factors like alcohol consumption and excessive media use.
- The research suggests that educational programs for families and professionals are vital to address the issues contributing to bullying behaviors in children.
Participating in physical fighting and bullying can be a cause of severe injury and death among school-age children. Research evidence can support school and health actors' efforts to improve school-age children's development and health capacity for life. The study aims to assess the prevalence of school-age children's participation in fights and bullying in Serbia, and to examine the relevance of students' socio-demographic characteristics and perceptions of school and relations with other students and professors for participation in fights and bullying.
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