This study examines the prevalence and correlates of cyberbullying and school bullying among high school students in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. The research uses data from the second wave of the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, which collected responses from over 20,000 students. Key findings include: 1. **Prevalence and Overlap**: - 15.8% of students reported cyberbullying, and 25.9% reported school bullying in the past 12 months. - There is a substantial overlap between cyberbullying and school bullying, with 59.7% of cyberbullying victims also being school bullying victims, and 36.3% of school bullying victims also being cyberbullying victims. 2. **Correlates of Bullying Victimization**: - Girls were more likely to report cyberbullying (18.3% vs 13.2% boys). - Non-heterosexually identified youths were more likely to report both cyberbullying and school bullying (33.1% vs 14.5% heterosexually identified). - Students with lower school performance and lower school attachment were more likely to be victims of cyberbullying only. - Students in lower grades and those with lower grades and school attachment were more likely to be victims of both cyber and school bullying. 3. **Psychological Distress**: - Bullying victimization was consistently associated with increased psychological distress, including depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, self-injury, and suicide attempts. - Victims of both cyber and school bullying had the highest levels of psychological distress, followed by victims of cyberbullying only and then victims of school bullying only. 4. **Discussion**: - The study highlights the need for prevention efforts that address both forms of bullying. - Schools should incorporate cyberbullying into their antibullying programs and policies. - Non-heterosexually identified youths and students with lower grades and school attachment are particularly vulnerable to bullying and psychological distress. The study underscores the importance of comprehensive prevention strategies that target all forms of bullying and their associated psychological impacts.This study examines the prevalence and correlates of cyberbullying and school bullying among high school students in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. The research uses data from the second wave of the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, which collected responses from over 20,000 students. Key findings include: 1. **Prevalence and Overlap**: - 15.8% of students reported cyberbullying, and 25.9% reported school bullying in the past 12 months. - There is a substantial overlap between cyberbullying and school bullying, with 59.7% of cyberbullying victims also being school bullying victims, and 36.3% of school bullying victims also being cyberbullying victims. 2. **Correlates of Bullying Victimization**: - Girls were more likely to report cyberbullying (18.3% vs 13.2% boys). - Non-heterosexually identified youths were more likely to report both cyberbullying and school bullying (33.1% vs 14.5% heterosexually identified). - Students with lower school performance and lower school attachment were more likely to be victims of cyberbullying only. - Students in lower grades and those with lower grades and school attachment were more likely to be victims of both cyber and school bullying. 3. **Psychological Distress**: - Bullying victimization was consistently associated with increased psychological distress, including depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, self-injury, and suicide attempts. - Victims of both cyber and school bullying had the highest levels of psychological distress, followed by victims of cyberbullying only and then victims of school bullying only. 4. **Discussion**: - The study highlights the need for prevention efforts that address both forms of bullying. - Schools should incorporate cyberbullying into their antibullying programs and policies. - Non-heterosexually identified youths and students with lower grades and school attachment are particularly vulnerable to bullying and psychological distress. The study underscores the importance of comprehensive prevention strategies that target all forms of bullying and their associated psychological impacts.