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Peer reviewedBoney-McCoy, Sue; Finkelhor, David – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1995
In a national telephone survey of youths 10-16 years (n=2,000), over one-third reported having been the victims of assault. Victimized respondents displayed significantly more psychological and behavioral symptomology than nonvictims, even after controlling for other possible sources of distress. Findings suggest substantial mental health…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Emotional Problems, Higher Education
