Understanding Children Victimized by Their Peers

• DOI: 10.1300/j202v05n03_02
• Publication Date: 2006-10-24T13:35:51Z
• Authors: Stephen E. Brock; Amanda B. Nickerson; Meagan D. O'malley; Yiping Chang
• Keywords: Peer Victimization

Abstract Because children who are bullied by their peers at risk for a variety of psychosocial challenges, it is critical to better understand the nature and dynamics peer victimization. This paper defines victimization, examines forms classifies types victims, proposes model dynamic interplay among variables that serve develop maintain Findings from this review highlight cyclical problem prominent role peers, parents, school staff in