This study reports a short-term prospective investigation of the role of peer group
victimization in the development of children's behavior problems, at home and in school …

Ninety-four low-and middle-income preschoolers (48 boys, 46 girls) were recruited from two
sites in a large southwestern city. Children's positive attributions of peer intent, social …

Peer victimization is a common stressor experienced by children. Although peer
victimization has been studied extensively, few studies have examined the potential link …

In the current study two meta-analyses are performed on longitudinal studies on peer
victimization and self-esteem. The goal of these meta-analyses was to analyze whether a …

Peer victimization among schoolchildren is a common problem that predicts serious
maladjustment. In this article, the authors define peer victimization, provide a brief overview …

Background: Peer victimization is ubiquitous across schools and cultures, and has the
potential for long-lasting effects on the well-being of victims. To date, research has focused …

Cross-sectional quantitative designs are often used to investigate whether peer victimization
is positively related to psychosocial maladjustment. This paper presents a meta-analytic …

The current study demonstrated that chronic peer victimization, as compared to time-limited
victimization, is particularly associated with peer status and peer-reported adjustment at the …

Provides an overview of recent research concerning children who are habitually abused by
peers. Reviews three sets of influences on victimization:(1) family factors, such as family …