Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention Among Children and Young People
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bullying is a pervasive form of physical, verbal, and psychological harm with significant implications for health and well-being. Involvement in bullying—whether as a victim, perpetrator, or both—has been consistently linked to long-term physical, psychological, and behavioral health outcomes, including heightened risks for mental illness, substance use, injury, and chronic disease.
This Special Issue of Healthcare aims to advance our understanding of the health-related causes, contexts, and consequences of bullying, with a particular focus on the role of health and healthcare institutions, and their coordination with schools, families, and communities. We seek to highlight evidence-based approaches to prevention and intervention that strengthen collaboration among healthcare systems, educational settings, and community organizations to better support children and adolescents.
We welcome submissions that investigate developmental trajectories, the victim–offender overlap, peer dynamics, school and community environments, family functioning, and social–emotional competencies as they relate to health outcomes. Manuscripts may employ diverse theoretical perspectives and methodologies, ranging from epidemiological and clinical approaches to community-based and qualitative studies.
By integrating empirical evidence with practical recommendations, this Special Issue seeks to inform healthcare practice, enhance institutional and community coordination, and guide public health policy and interdisciplinary collaboration to create safer and more supportive environments that promote the health and resilience of children and adolescents.
Dr. Melissa Jones
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bullying
- cyberbullying
- victimization
- aggression
- peer relationships
- youth
- protective factors
- risk factors
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