%0 Journal Article
%T Teasing experiences and risk-taking: gender and self-esteem as moderator and mediator
%J Journal of school violence
%D 2016
%A Gregg, David H.
%A Somers, Cheryl L.
%A Pernice-Duca, Francesca
%A Dale, Kimberly G. Van
%V 15
%N 3
%P 365-385
%X This study explored the roles of gender and self-esteem in the relations between various teasing experiences and externalizing behavior. Externalizing behavior was measured as reported risk-taking and alcohol consumption. Within a sample of 651 high school students located in the Midwest, males reported significantly more externalizing behavior and higher self-esteem than females. Males and females significantly differed in several associations between teasing experiences and externalizing behavior. Only females experienced self-esteem as a mediator of these relations. This study significantly contributes to existing literature by illuminating many unique and unexpected relations between teasing, self-esteem, and externalizing behavior. The findings may assist clinicians and educators by providing improved methods of detection, intervention, and prevention of the potentially harmful effects of teasing.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 1538-8220
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15388220.2015.1054935