ERIC Number: EJ947284
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
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The Protective Role of Perceived Social Support against the Manifestation of Depressive Symptoms in Peer Victims
Tanigawa, Diane; Furlong, Michael J.; Felix, Erika D.; Sharkey, Jill D.
Journal of School Violence, v10 n4 p393-412 2011
Students who are victimized by their peers are at risk for developing depressive symptoms, which is detrimental for academic and social development. Social support may be a protective factor for peer victims, and the manner in which this occurs may vary according to gender, age, and other demographic variables. This study examined the main and stress-buffering effects of perceived social support from various sources against the manifestation of depressive symptoms for peer victims. A convenience sample of 544 seventh and eighth graders from three middle schools completed a survey assessing depressive symptoms, peer victimization experiences, and perceived social support from parents, teachers, classmates, and a close friend. Perceived social support from parents and from a close friend buffered the manifestation of depressive symptoms for male peer victims. Main effects, but not stress-buffering effects, were found for female peer victims across all sources of support. Implications of these findings, limitations of the study, and future directions are discussed. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Grade 8, Depression (Psychology), Social Support Groups, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Peer Relationship, Victims, Student Behavior, Resilience (Psychology), Age Differences, Gender Differences, Grade 7, Middle School Students, Surveys, Parent Role, Teacher Role, Peer Influence, Friendship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 7; Grade 8; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Childrens Depression Inventory
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