ERIC Number: EJ1224041
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-8220
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The Influence of Different Longitudinal Patterns of Peer Victimization on Psychosocial Adjustment
Felix, Erika D.; Binmoeller, Cecile; Sharkey, Jill D.; Dowdy, Erin; Furlong, Michael J.; Latham, Nicole
Journal of School Violence, v18 n4 p483-497 2019
Identifying patterns of victimization continuity and discontinuity over time can inform school-based efforts to prevent and intervene with peer victimization. We conducted a four-wave longitudinal study of students through their transition from middle to high school. Participants were 135 diverse students from Grade 8 to Grade 11 who completed self-report surveys each year on peer victimization, life satisfaction, mental health, and substance use. Latent profile analysis identified four patterns of victimization: continuously high victimization (19%), inconsistent victimization (14%), revictimization (14%), and continuously low victimization (53%). In grade 11, the continuously high victimization group (19%) was more likely to report alcohol use, elevated psychological distress, diminished life satisfaction, and seriously contemplate suicide than any other group. Follow-up analysis reveals sexual harassment appears to be common as youth transition into their high school years. Results have implications for school screening and intervention efforts.
Descriptors: Social Adjustment, Emotional Adjustment, Mental Health, Life Satisfaction, Victims, Grade 11, Emotional Disturbances, Intervention, High School Students, Longitudinal Studies, Substance Abuse, Educational Environment, Peer Groups, Bullying, Grade 8, Drinking, Student Attitudes, Correlation, Suicide, Prevention, Junior High School Students, Child Behavior, Rating Scales
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 11; High Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Elementary Education; Grade 8
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Behavior Assessment System for Children
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