Uncovering the prevalence, risk factors and consequences of school bullying in China’s rural primary schools

The findings underscore the critical need for targeted interventions to mitigate school bullying in rural China. Understanding the risk factors and the negative consequences of bullying is essential for developing effective prevention strategies and improving student welfare. The study contributes to the literature by providing insights into bullying in underdeveloped areas and by using internationally standardized measures, which enhances the comparability of the results with global studies.