abstract: Studies of peer victimization typically focus on behavioral characteristics of the victims, and frequently overlook the role that peers may play. The current study extended previous research by examining how time spent with two types of peers (externalizing and socially competent) can serve as a risk or protective factor for preschoolers' victimization, and how victimization may differ for boys and girls. In addition, the study explored how affiliating with same-sex and other-sex externalizing and socially competent peers may differentially relate to victimization. Results showed that girls who affiliated with externalizing female peers were significantly more at risk for victimization. In addition, boys and girls who spent time with socially competent male peers (but not female peers) negatively predicted victimization. The results indicate that children's peers, in certain circumstances, may play an important role in victimization. These findings also highlight the importance of considering children's and peers' gender when studying peer processes. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.S. Family and Human Development 2011
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:8872 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| Contributors | Clary, Laura Kathleen (Author), Hanish, Laura (Advisor), Martin, Carol (Committee member), Updegraff, Kimberly (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher) |
| Source Sets | Arizona State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Masters Thesis |
| Format | 103 pages |
| Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved |
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