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. 2020 Jun 3;9(1):126.
doi: 10.1186/s13643-020-01383-w.

Latinx bullying and depression in children and youth: a systematic review

Karen Lutrick  1 , Robert Clark  2 , Velia Leybas Nuño  2 , Sheri Bauman  3 , Scott Carvajal  2
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Latinx bullying and depression in children and youth: a systematic review

Karen Lutrick et al. Syst Rev. .

Abstract

Background: Bullying is associated with negative health outcomes such as depression. Most studies target non-Latinxs, though they often experience higher rates of bullying and depression. This review examines the inclusion of Latinxs in studies of bullying and depression and factors unique to them.

Methods: Databases were searched for articles related to bullying and depression. Two reviewers found 957 publications and identified 17 for inclusion.

Results: All 17 studies demonstrated a relationship between bullying and depression. Nine examined variables unique to Latinxs.

Conclusions: Studies that included variables unique to Latinxs found a stronger relationship between bullying and depression. Inclusive measures and design are key to understanding and reducing the consequences of bullying in this population.

Keywords: Adolescent health; Bullying; Depression; Latinx/Hispanic.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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