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Examining the coping response to peer relational aggression victimization
1Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980567, Richmond, VA 23298-0567, USA.
Nursing Research and Practice
|October 14, 2011
Summary
Adolescent girls experiencing relational aggression, like rumor spreading, cope through distancing, retaliation, or seeking support. Understanding these responses helps prevent negative psychological impacts.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Social Dynamics
Background:
- Relational aggression, encompassing behaviors like rumor spreading and social isolation, significantly impacts adolescent girls' psychological well-being.
- Peer relational aggression victimization is a prevalent issue among adolescent girls, necessitating research into their responses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain the victimization response of adolescent girls after experiencing peer relational aggression.
- To generate a theory of coping strategies employed by adolescent girls facing relational aggression.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory techniques were utilized to explore the lived experiences of victimization.
- Qualitative data collection focused on understanding the coping responses adolescents employed.
Main Results:
- A theory of coping after relational aggression victimization was developed.
- Adolescent girls reported feelings of hurt and anger.
- Coping strategies included distancing, retaliation, seeking social support, journaling, and confrontation.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must recognize and assess relational aggression victimization in adolescent girls.
- Interventions should focus on assisting adolescents and families with adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Preventing maladaptive responses to relational aggression is crucial for adolescent mental health.
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