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Bullying and Cyberbullying Experienced by College Students with Disabilities: Data from the ACHA-NCHA III Survey Results

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Bullying may be associated with lower achievement in higher education among students with disabilities (SWD) as compared with their peers without disabilities (SWOD). We conducted secondary data analysis of ACHA-NCHA III survey data from 55,824 respondents to examine the risk of bullying, cyberbullying, and negative impact on academic performance among college SWD and SWOD. SWD were nearly 2x more likely to report bullying and cyberbullying, 1.5x more likely to report high distress in response to victimization, and 1.6-1.7x more likely to report negative impact on academic performance as a result of victimization than SWOD. Stakeholders in higher education should increase efforts to support SWD in both classroom and co-curricular settings on college campuses.

Source: International Journal of Bullying Prevention

DOI: 10.1007/s42380-025-00323-3

Authors: Susan Mueller, Melissa Sutherland, Hans Saint Eloi-Cadely, Jody Kunk

Institutions: Tompkins Cortland Community College, University of Rhode Island, Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,290