Table 2.
Unadjusted and adjusted associations between mental health outcomes and reporting of bullying (N=13,495)
| Outcome | Exposure | Odds Ratios (95% C.I.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted | Adjusted a | ||
| 2-week sadness | |||
| School bullied only | 2.2 (1.9-2.5) | 2.4 (2.1-2.8) | |
| Cyberbullied only | 3.7(3.1-4.5) | 3.4 (2.8-4.1) | |
| Both school and cyber | 5.7 (4.7-6.8) | 5.4 (4.5-6.5) | |
| Suicidal ideation | |||
| School bullied only | 2.6 (2.1-3.1) | 2.6 (2.2-3.1) | |
| Cyberbullied only | 3.4 (2.8-4.2) | 3.3 (2.7-4) | |
| Both school and cyber | 5.5 (4.5-6.8) | 5.3 (4.2-6.5) | |
| Suicide plan | |||
| School bullied only | 2.6 (2.2-3.2) | 2.7 (2.2-3.2) | |
| Cyberbullied only | 3.1 (2.6-3.8) | 3.1 (2.5-3.7) | |
| Both school and cyber | 5.3 (4.3-6.7) | 5.2 (4.1-6.6) | |
| Suicide attempt | |||
| School bullied only | 2.2 (1.7-2.8) | 2.3 (1.8-2.9) | |
| Cyberbullied only | 3.6 (2.7-4.7) | 3.5 (2.6-4.7) | |
| Both school and cyber | 5.5 (4.5-6.8) | 5.6 (4.4-7) | |
| Suicide attempt requiring treatment | |||
| School bullied only | 1.6 (1-2.6) | 1.6 (1-2.6) | |
| Cyberbullied only | 4.0 (2.4-6.6) | 3.7 (2.1-6.5) | |
| Both school and cyber | 4.4 (2.9-6.5) | 4.2 (2.7-6.5) |
Adjusted for age, gender, and race. For all comparison the reference group are those students reporting no school bullying AND no cyberbullying.