Bullying And Its Relationship To Anxiety, Depression, And Self-Esteem

Authors

  • Madepan Mulia Ministry of Health Polytechnic of Health, Tanjung Karang, Indonesia
  • Rosmiati Rosmiati ST. Fatimah Institute of Health and Business, Mamuju, Indonesia
  • Rezqiqah Aulia Rahmat Bosowa University, Indonesia
  • Rahmat Pannyiwi Republic of Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia
  • Lumastari Ajeng Wijayanti Ministry of Health Polytechnic of Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59585/ijhs.v4i1.1097

Keywords:

Bullying, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Teenagers

Abstract

Bullying is a mental health problem commonly experienced by adolescents and can have serious psychological impacts on victims. The effects of bullying include anxiety, depression, and decreased self-esteem. This study aims to determine the relationship between bullying and levels of anxiety, depression, and self-esteem in adolescents. This study used quantitative methods with an analytical design and a cross-sectional approach. Sectional. The research sample was students at educational institution X. Data were collected using a questionnaire on bullying, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem, then analyzed using the Chi- Square test. The results showed a significant relationship between bullying and anxiety, depression, and self-esteem (p < 0.05). The conclusion of this study is that bullying is closely related to mental health disorders in adolescents.

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Author Biographies

Madepan Mulia, Ministry of Health Polytechnic of Health, Tanjung Karang, Indonesia

Nursing Study Program

Rosmiati Rosmiati, ST. Fatimah Institute of Health and Business, Mamuju, Indonesia

Midwifery Study Program

Rezqiqah Aulia Rahmat, Bosowa University, Indonesia

Midwifery Study Program

Rahmat Pannyiwi, Republic of Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia

Faculty of Military Medicine

Lumastari Ajeng Wijayanti, Ministry of Health Polytechnic of Malang, Indonesia

Applied Undergraduate Midwifery Study Programs in Kediri

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Published

2026-03-27

How to Cite

Mulia, M., Rosmiati, R., Rahmat, R. A., Pannyiwi, R., & Wijayanti, L. A. (2026). Bullying And Its Relationship To Anxiety, Depression, And Self-Esteem. International Journal of Health Sciences, 4(1), 61–67. https://doi.org/10.59585/ijhs.v4i1.1097

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): IJHS : International Journal of Health Sciences

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