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This review aims to explore the connection between school bullying and mental health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa for both victims and perpetrators.

July 6, 2026Cogent EducationOpen Access

Bullying and mental health in sub-Saharan African schools: a systematic review

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MMMarifa MuchemwaUniversity of the Witwatersrand MTMahlapahlapana ThemaneUniversity of Limpopo TSTholene SodiUniversity of Limpopo

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Systematic review examines bullying's adverse effects on mental health in sub-Saharan Africa, indicating urgent need for intervention.

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This review aims to explore the connection between school bullying and mental health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa for both victims and perpetrators.
Systematic review of studies on bullying and mental health from the Web of Science and Scopus databases.
Included 29 peer-reviewed articles that address the issue in sub-Saharan African schools.
Involvement in bullying is linked to adverse mental health outcomes including anxiety, depression, and psychological distress.
Victims, perpetrators, and bully-victims all exhibit significantly increased risks of substance abuse and suicide behaviour.
Highlights the need for integrated anti-bullying and mental health interventions in school settings.

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Muchemwa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4b453d997070ff83b5b171 https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186x.2026.2666432

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