Correlation between Bully Victimization and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Focus on Sex, Race, and Ethnicity

Poster Session XI

Keyword: Bullying

Abstract: This study examines the relationship between childhood bullying victimization and generalized anxiety disorder in middle adulthood using National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 data. Results reveal a positive association between repeated bully victimizations and anxiety, consistent across sex and race/ethnicity. Policy and theoretical implications of these findings are discussed.

• Anna Tovchigrechko (Presenting Author)
• Micheal Turner (Author)
• Alayna Pryzbys (Author)
• Cirasole Houser (Author)
• Ellie Hyde (Author)