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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Psychol.
Sec. Health Psychology
Volume 16 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1449646
This article is part of the Research Topic Implementing Mental Health Prevention and Promotion Programs: A Sustainable Approach - Volume II View all 4 articles

Adolescent campus bullying and non-suicide self-injury: Chain mediating effect of negative affect and sleep quality

Provisionally accepted
Kunhang Xie Kunhang Xie Anan Li Anan Li Lina Li Lina Li Shaobo Lv Shaobo Lv *
  • North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China

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    This study investigates the relationship between campus bullying and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among 569 adolescents selected through convenience sampling. Participants completed the Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Adolescent Non-suicidal Self-injury Assessment Questionnaire. Negative affect and sleep quality were identified as independent and sequential mediators in the relationship between campus bullying and NSSI. These findings elucidate the mechanisms linking campus bullying to NSSI, providing a preliminary basis for exploring the causal relationships among these variables. This study also offers theoretical support for future research and preventive interventions, aligning with the "Comprehensive Strengthening and Improvement of Mental Health Work for Students in the New Era (2023-2025)" Action Plan. The policy emphasizes the importance of addressing students' psychological well-being, preventing campus bullying, and enhancing school-based mental health services. In this context, the findings of this study are highly relevant for informing the development of targeted interventions to reduce NSSI and improve the overall mental health of adolescents in China.

    Keywords: Campus bullying, negative affect, sleep quality, Non-suicidal self-injury, mediation effect

    Received: 15 Jun 2024; Accepted: 15 Jan 2025.

    Copyright: © 2025 Xie, Li, Li and Lv. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Shaobo Lv, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China

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