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Relational and Physical Forms of Peer Victimization in Preschool
Developmental Psychology
  • Nikki R. Crick, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
  • Juan F Casas, University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • Hyon-Chin Ku, University of Chicago
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-1999
Abstract

Recent studies of peer victimization have demonstrated the importance of studying relational as well as physical forms of peer maltreatment for understanding children's social-psychological adjustment problems. Studies in this area have been limited thus far by a focus on school-age children (9–12-year olds). Given the significance of early identification of children's social difficulties for intervention and prevention efforts, this research was designed to assess relational and physical peer victimization among preschool-age children (3–5-year-olds). Results indicated that boys were significantly more physically victimized than girls whereas girls were more relationally victimized. Both relational and physical victims experienced greater adjustment problems than did their peers. Relational victimization contributed unique information about adjustment beyond that provided by physical victimization.

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© 1999 American Psychological Association.

This article may not exactly replicate the final version published in the APA journal. It is not the copy of record. The final version can be found at

https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.35.2.376
Citation Information
Nikki R. Crick, Juan F Casas and Hyon-Chin Ku. "Relational and Physical Forms of Peer Victimization in Preschool" Developmental Psychology Vol. 35 Iss. 2 (1999) p. 376 - 385
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/juan_casas/20/