Presenter
Alyza Feiler; Lily Bickford; Abby Therrien; Emma Roberts
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
Current research shows that experiencing childhood bullying can be associated with negative emotional, physical and behavioral outcomes (Armitage, 2021). The purpose of this study was to examine whether the experiences of childhood bullying victimization (CBV) increased the likelihood of substance use such as alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana in early adulthood. A total of 1022 participants aged 18-25, were recruited from social media, paper media, and emails, engaged in a study conducted in Spring of 2022. This survey aimed to explore the correlation of childhood bullying, including both physical and cyber forms, with the subsequent relationship of substance abuse. Understanding this relationship may provide insight into consequences of bullying and inform future prevention and intervention efforts. The results of this research showed evidence for a positive correlation between childhood bullying and adult marijuana use.
Faculty Mentor
Jonathan Mosko, Ph.D.
Academic Discipline
College of Arts & Sciences
Repository Citation
Feiler, Alyza; Bickford, Lily; Therrien, Abby; and Roberts, Emma, "The Impact Of Childhood Bullying On Substance Use" (2026). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 347.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/347
