Characteristics of children aged 6 to 11 who are likely victims of bullying and exhibit aggressive behavior: Results of the 2022 Enabee study in mainland France

According to parents and teachers, 16.4% [15.4; 17.4] of elementary school children were likely victims of bullying (victimization), 17.9% [16.8; 19.1] exhibited aggression, and 6.1% [5.5; 6.8] experienced both victimization and aggression; Children who were likely victims of bullying and those exhibiting aggressive behavior were more frequently found to have at least one probable mental health disorder in the emotional, oppositional, or inattention/hyperactivity domains; among those who exhibited both victimization and aggression, 40.9% [36.1; 45.8] had at least one of these disorders; Vulnerability factors for victimization and aggressive behavior were identified among individual characteristics (learning disabilities, special educational needs, prematurity, body size, and prosocial skills) and family characteristics (educational attainment, perception of household finances, parental depression or anxiety, and perceived social support); the differences observed based on school environment characteristics (school district; level of social disadvantage in the municipality) can be explained by these individual and family factors.

Author(s): Sentenac Mariane, Motreff Yvon, Decio Valentina, Catheline Nicole, Kovess-Masfety Vivianne, Villemonteix Thomas, Alberti Corinne, Beatriz Mikael, Chastang Julie, Delorme Richard, Galera Cedric, Godeau Emmanuelle, Haag Pascale, Hazo Jean-Baptiste, Huron Caroline, Lazimi Gilles, Rouquette Alexandra, Shankland Rebecca, Monnier-Besnard Stéphanie, Regnault Nolwenn

Publishing year: 2026

Pages: 22 p.

Collection: Studies and Surveys

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