Lund University study finds weight-bullying victims blame schools for inaction
A new study from Lund University interviews adolescents with obesity who say their schools fail to address weight-based bullying effectively.
Students change behavior to avoid harassment
Young people experiencing weight-related bullying report that they alter their own actions to escape harassment. The researchers conducted qualitative interviews with thirteen adolescents between the ages of twelve and nineteen. These participants described how the problem shapes their daily lives and self-image.
Interventions target victims instead of bullies
Several interviewees felt that school interventions focused on them rather than the students doing the bullying. Kajsa Järvholm, a psychologist at Lund University, stated that responsibility should not fall on the victim. She emphasized that schools must signal clearly who is doing something wrong.
Study published in Acta Paediatrica
The work provides an in-depth understanding of young people's views on how society addresses the issue. Previous international studies show that weight remains a common reason for bullying at school. The research was published in the journal Acta Paediatrica.
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