@article{article_1584167, title={Examination of Risk and Protective Factors in Adolescent Peer Bullying: A Meta-Analysis Study}, journal={Sürekli Tıp Eğitimi Dergisi}, volume={34}, pages={353–365}, year={2025}, DOI={10.17942/sted.1584167}, author={Elkin, Nurten and Özçelik, Ayşe Gülçin and Çelik Kanca, Bedriye and Kütük, Hasan}, keywords={ergenlik, risk faktörleri, sosyal destek, metaanaliz}, abstract={Purpose: The aim of this meta-analysis was to examine the relationship between peer bullying and protective and risk factors in adolescents. Materials and Methods: In this study, studies conducted between 2014 and 2024 that investigated the relationship between peer bullying and risk factors and protective factors in adolescents aged 12-18 years were used. To determine the studies to be included in the meta-analysis, PubMed, Academic Google, Web Of Science, PsycINFO, YÖK National Thesis Centre data-based literature search was conducted. A total of 2,177 sources were accessed. Studies that didn’t meet the inclusion criteria were eliminated and a meta-analysis was performed with k=12 studies. Findings: A total of 19,948 adolescents were analyzed. For the gender variable, a moderate but statistically non-significant effect size was found (Cohen’s d=–0.56, p=0.51). Similarly, for parental attitude, a large but statistically non-significant effect size was observed (Cohen’s d=–1.45, p=0.21). In contrast, the analysis for social support revealed a large and statistically significant effect size (Cohen’s d=4.13, 95% CI [1.33;6.93], p=0.01). Heterogeneity tests showed high heterogeneity for all three variables. Result: As a result of the meta-analysis study, children who receive social support are less likely to be bullied, and social support is seen as a protective factor in this case.}, number={5}, publisher={Türkiye Tabipleri Birliği}