TABLE I.
Sample Characteristics
| Risk factor | Category | Not bullied, n (%) | Bullied, n (%) | χ2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (n = 2,600) | Male | 312 (71) | 127 (29) | .006 | .94 |
| Female | 1,532 (71) | 629 (29) | |||
| Ethnic minority (n = 969) | Yes | 30 (58) | 22 (42) | 2.69 | .10 |
| No | 629 (69) | 288 (31) | |||
| Low SES (n = 948) | Yes | 46 (48) | 49 (52) | 19.4 | <.001 |
| No | 602 (71) | 251 (29) | |||
| Poor academic talents (n = 2,723) | Yes | 156 (55) | 127 (45) | 36.6 | <.001 |
| No | 1,767 (72) | 673 (28) | |||
| Overweight (n = 1,020) | Yes | 98 (56) | 78 (44) | 15.7 | <.001 |
| No | 599 (71) | 245 (29) | |||
| Being a bully (n = 2,725) | Yes | 392 (63) | 231 (37) | 22.7 | <.001 |
| No | 1,531 (73) | 571 (27) | |||
| Poor motor skills (n = 2,728) | Yes | 258 (52) | 243 (49) | 107.4 | <.001 |
| No | 1,663 (75) | 558 (25) |
Note. All chi-square analyses, df = 1.
SES, socioeconomic status.