Guest Editors
Baojuan Ye, School of Psychology, Center of Mental Health Education and Research, Jiangxi Normal University, CHINA
Huazhan Yin, School of Educational Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, CHINA
Wenjie Duan, School of Social and Public Administration, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, CHINA
Summary
School bullying and childhood trauma represent significant negative life events occurring in two of the most critical external environments for the development of children and adolescents: school and family. Bullying, whether experienced as an aggressor or a victim, can have serious adverse effects on mental health and behavior. Different types of aggression (active and passive) and their motivations form distinct associations with school bullying. Traumatic experiences in childhood can cause damage to an individual’s physiological, emotional, and cognitive processes, often predicting externalizing behavior problems, especially aggressive behavior. School bullying is strongly linked to childhood trauma, with children who experience trauma being at higher risk of peer victimization during adolescence.
This special issue of the International Journal of Mental Health Promotion aims to explore the influencing factors, changing characteristics, intervention, and prevention methods of school bullying and childhood trauma in the context of the digital age. The relationship between these factors and the Internet will also be examined to identify scientific methods for promoting the healthy growth of children and adolescents.
To ensure a comprehensive understanding and robust findings, the following methodological approaches are encouraged:
1. Mixed-Methods Research: Combining quantitative and qualitative methods to gain a multifaceted understanding of the phenomena.
2. Longitudinal Studies: Investigating the long-term effects of childhood trauma and school bullying on mental health and behavior.
3. Cross-Cultural Comparisons: Examining differences and similarities in bullying and trauma experiences across different cultures and societies.
4. Intervention Studies: Assessing the effectiveness of various intervention programs designed to prevent and mitigate the effects of bullying and trauma.
5. Digital Analytics: Utilizing digital tools and platforms to analyze patterns and trends in cyberbullying and online behaviors linked to trauma and aggression.
Suggested Topics:
1. Cyberbullying and Its Psychological Impact:
• The prevalence of cyberbullying among different age groups.
• Psychological outcomes of cyberbullying victims and aggressors.
• Effective digital interventions to combat cyberbullying.
2. Internet Addiction and Childhood Trauma:
• Correlation between childhood trauma and the propensity for Internet addiction.
• Impact of Internet addiction on mental health and social behavior.
• Prevention and intervention strategies for Internet addiction in traumatized youth.
3. Aggressive Behavior, Trait Aggression and Digital Media Exposure:
• Examining the controversial relationship between exposure to video games or videos and aggressive behavior.
• Identifying risk factors and protective factors of aggressive behavior and trait aggression, such as moral disengagement, empathy, aggressive normative belief, etc.
• Evaluating the role of parental and educational guidance in mitigating negative effects.
4. Digital Platforms for Bullying Prevention and Support:
• Effectiveness of online platforms and apps designed for bullying prevention and victim support.
• Role of social media in both exacerbating and alleviating bullying behaviors.
• Case studies of successful digital intervention programs.
5. Resilience Building Through Digital Interventions:
• Innovative digital tools and resources for building resilience in children and adolescents.
• Role of online communities in providing support and fostering resilience.
• Assessing the impact of digital resilience programs on long-term mental health outcomes.
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