Time Trends in Bullying Involvement among Romanian School Aged Children from 2006 to 2014

Bullying represents a stringent problem in schools worldwide. Considering the negative impact on those involved, it becomes mandatory to assess the extent of these behaviours. The present study aims to indentify the prevalence of bullying involvement (as bully, victim and bully-victim), and their trends over time among a representive Romanian schoolchildren sample. Social determinants (age, gender, and family affluence) are also considered. The findings suggest and overall decreasing trend for bullying involvement in Romanian schools (2006 vs 2014). Gender and age difference were indentified. The results are interpreted through specific cultural lens, as well as international trends.