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Examining the coping response to peer relational aggression victimization.

Melissa M Gomes¹

¹Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980567, Richmond, VA 23298-0567, USA.

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Adolescent girls experiencing relational aggression, like rumor spreading, cope through distancing, retaliation, or seeking support. Understanding these responses helps prevent negative psychological impacts.

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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.