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Citation

Stapinski LA, Araya R, Heron J, Montgomery AA, Stallard P. Anxiety Stress Coping 2014; 28(1): 105-120.

Affiliation

a School of Social and Community Medicine , University of Bristol , Oakfield House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol BS8 2BN , UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10615806.2014.962023

PMID

25214239

Abstract

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 on the consequences of peer victimization during childhood, but neglected adolescence. Peer relationships and approval become increasingly important during adolescence, thus peer victimization at this age may have a damaging psychological impact.

METHODS: Participants were 5,030 adolescents aged 11-16 recruited from secondary schools in the United Kingdom. Self-report measures of victimization and symptoms of anxiety and depression were administered on 3 occasions over a 12-month period. Latent growth models examined concurrent and prospective victimization-related elevations in anxiety and depression symptoms above individual-specific growth trajectories.

RESULTS: Peer victimization was associated with a concurrent elevation of 0.64 and 0.56 standard deviations in depression and anxiety scores respectively. There was an independent delayed effect, with additional elevations in depression and anxiety (0.28 and 0.25 standard deviations) 6 months later. These concurrent and prospective associations were independent of expected symptom trajectories informed by individual risk factors.

CONCLUSIONS: Adolescent peer victimization was associated with immediate and delayed elevations in anxiety and depression. Early intervention aimed at identifying and supporting victimized adolescents may prevent the development of these disorders.


Language: en

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