Peer victimization
Research ReportAPA Citation:
Card, N. (2012). Peer victimization. Research Brief prepared for the U.S. Department of Defense. October 2012. Retrieved from: www.MilitaryREACH.org
Abstract Created by REACH:
In social science, the term peer victimization refers to someone – usually a child – being the target of aggression by peers. Aggressive behavior can be either overt (e.g., hitting, taunting) or relational (e.g., excluding from groups or spreading gossip)7, and includes behaviors popularly referred to as bullying. In addition, the focus here is on victimization from peers, or those of a similar age. Victimization from parents, siblings, or other adults are not considered in this research brief. Peer victimization is common among school children, and is associated with a variety of psychological, academic, social, and family factors. In this brief, we will provide a summary of the research on the frequency of peer victimization and the factors associated with experiencing peer victimization along with implications and recommendations for prevention efforts.
Focus:
Children
Youth
Subject Affiliation:
Civilian
Population:
Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Methodology:
Review of Literature
Authors:
Card, Noel, Koch, Bryna, Hawkins, Stacy Ann, Borden, Lynne M., The Arizona Center for Research and Outreach (AZ REACH), University of Arizona
Publisher/Sponsoring Organization:
The Arizona Center for Research and Outreach (AZ REACH), University of Arizona
Publication Type:
REACH Publication
Keywords:
externalizing problems, internalizing problems, peer victimization, prosocial skills, psychosocial factors
Location:
University of Minnesota
REACH Publication Type:
Research Report
Sponsors:
Developed in Collaboration with the Department of Defense’s Office of Family Policy, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.