Bullying victimisation as a mediator in the association between childhood epilepsy and later emotional and behavioural difficulties: Evidence from the British National Child development study | Synapse
March 12, 2026Open Access
Bullying victimisation as a mediator in the association between childhood epilepsy and later emotional and behavioural difficulties: Evidence from the British National Child development study
This research investigates how bullying victimisation affects emotional and behavioral challenges in children with epilepsy.
Analyzed data from the British National Child Development Study
Examined relationships between childhood epilepsy and bullying victimisation
Assessed internalising difficulties in affected children
Found bullying victimisation contributes to emotional difficulties in children with epilepsy
Elevated internalising difficulties were noted among children who were bullied
Targeting bullying could reduce psychosocial risks in this population
Abstract
Bullying victimisation may partially contribute to elevated internalising difficulties among CWE across development. Targeting bullying victimisation may help reduce psychosocial risk in this population.