@article{ref1,
title="The protective role of perceived social support against the manifestation of depressive symptoms in peer victims",
journal="Journal of school violence",
year="2011",
author="Tanigawa, Diane and Furlong, Michael J. and Felix, Erika D. and Sharkey, Jill D.",
volume="10",
number="4",
pages="393-412",
abstract="Students who are victimized by their peers are at risk for developing depressive symptoms, which is detrimental for academic and social development. Social support may be a protective factor for peer victims, and the manner in which this occurs may vary according to gender, age, and other demographic variables. This study examined the main and stress-buffering effects of perceived social support from various sources against the manifestation of depressive symptoms for peer victims. A convenience sample of 544 seventh and eighth graders from three middle schools completed a survey assessing depressive symptoms, peer victimization experiences, and perceived social support from parents, teachers, classmates, and a close friend. Perceived social support from parents and from a close friend buffered the manifestation of depressive symptoms for male peer victims. Main effects, but not stress-buffering effects, were found for female peer victims across all sources of support. Implications of these findings, limitations of the study, and future directions are discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1538-8220",
doi="10.1080/15388220.2011.602614",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15388220.2011.602614"
}