Chunk #17 — Results — Can low IQ explain association between bullying and self harm?

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Bullying victimisation and risk of self harm in early adolescence: longitudinal cohort study.

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Children with low cognitive abilities are at greater risk of being targeted by bullies,37 as well as engaging in self harm behaviours.9 However, adjustment for IQ at age 5 did not substantially alter the association between bullying and self harm (table 1).