title: Teasing: who says names can never hurt you?
abstract: Although teasing is a common behavior of children, it does not occur without consequences in children. Children at particular risk are those with differing beliefs and feelings, distinctive personality traits, or obvious physical differences from that of the group norm. In these children, teasing can have deleterious effects on their psychological well-being. Strategies to use for assessment of and intervention with high-risk children are presented.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Vessey
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Swanson
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Hagedorn
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012649:Self Concept; D012919:Social Behavior