Relational and Overt Victimization in Middle and High Schools: Associations With Self-Reported Suicidality

Overt and relational victimization are associated with psychosocial adjustment problems, though there is a dearth of research to establish the relation between types of victimization and suicidality among middle and high school students. To further understand this association, the current study soug...

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Published in:Journal of school violence 2011-10, Vol.10 (4), p.374-392
Main Authors: Dempsey, Allison G., Haden, Sara C., Goldman, Jennifer, Sivinski, Jennifer, Wiens, Brenda A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment
Bullying
Correlation
Gender
Gender Differences
High School Students
Intervention
Middle School Students
Opposite Sex Relations
peer aggression
Peer Relationship
peer victimization
Prevention
Regression (Statistics)
School Districts
School violence
Secondary school students
Self Destructive Behavior
Sex
Social psychology
Student Adjustment
Student Attitudes
Suicide
Suicides & suicide attempts
Surveys
Victimization
Victims
Victims of crime
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Summary:Overt and relational victimization are associated with psychosocial adjustment problems, though there is a dearth of research to establish the relation between types of victimization and suicidality among middle and high school students. To further understand this association, the current study sought to differentially establish relations between overt and relational victimization and suicidality. The moderating effect of gender on these relations was also investigated. Participants were middle and high school students (N = 1,352) who completed a survey assessing overt and relational victimization and suicidal ideation and attempts as part of a district evaluation of a prevention and intervention program. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that among middle and high school students, overt, but not relational victimization, was associated with increased suicidal ideation and attempts. Gender did not moderate this association. Possible mechanisms to explain this association should be the target of further research.
ISSN:1538-8220
1538-8239
DOI:10.1080/15388220.2011.602612