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

Emma Blundell; Vaughan Bell; King-Chi Yau

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2026.110986

March 8, 2026Epilepsy & BehaviorOpen 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

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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

Implication

Research highlights bullying victimisation's role in emotional difficulties among children with epilepsy, suggesting intervention benefits.

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.

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Blundell et al. (2026) studied this question.

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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

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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

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