Peer victimization, depression, and suicidiality in adolescents.
The association between specific types of peer victimization with depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts among adolescents was examined. A self-report survey was completed by 2,342 high-school students. Regression analyses indicated that frequent exposure to all types of peer victimization was related to high risk of depression, ideation, and attempts compared to students not victimized. Infrequent victimization was also related to increased risk, particularly among females. The more types of victimization the higher the risk for depression and suicidality among both genders. Specific types of peer victimization are a potential risk factor for adolescent depression and suicidality. It is important to assess depression and suicidality among victimized students in order to develop appropriate intervention methods.
Klomek
Anat Brunstein
AB
Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA. klomeka@child.psych.columbia.edu
Marrocco
Frank
F
Kleinman
Marjorie
M
Schonfeld
Irvin Sam
IS
Gould
Madelyn S
MS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology; D001828:Body Image; D015897:Comorbidity; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D034742:Electronic Mail / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012919:Social Behavior; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data