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Retrospective and Current Peer Victimization in College Students with Disabilities: Examining the Intersectionality of Sexual Orientation and Gender
Sexuality and Disability (2021)
  • Emily M. Lund, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
  • Scott Ross, California State University, Monterey Bay
Abstract
The present, exploratory study examined retrospective and current peer victimization in a multi-university sample of 58 college students with disabilities, 18 (31%) of whom identified as sexual minorities. Fifty-seven participants reported peer victimization during childhood, and approximately half reported experiencing peer victimization in the past 2 months. Students who identified as sexual minorities reported more retrospective victimization but current victimization did not differ between the two groups. Current and retrospective peer victimization were significantly correlated with present psychological distress. Professionals who work with students with disabilities should be aware of the high prevalence of peer victimization and its psychological correlates in this population.
Keywords
  • Peer victimization,
  • Bullying,
  • Psychological distress,
  • Sexual orientation,
  • Social disability,
  • College students,
  • Students with disabilities,
  • United states
Publication Date
January 2, 2021
DOI
10.1007/s11195-020-09669-6
Citation Information
Emily M. Lund and Scott Ross. "Retrospective and Current Peer Victimization in College Students with Disabilities: Examining the Intersectionality of Sexual Orientation and Gender" Sexuality and Disability Vol. 39 (2021) p. 97 - 111
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott-ross/1/