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Adolescent Peer Victimization and Deliberate Self-Harm: A Three-Wave Moderated Mediation Model
Yi Wei1, Ping Ren1, Xingna Qin2
1Collaborative Innovation Center of Assessment for Basic Education Quality, Beijing, China.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|March 31, 2022
Summary
Peer victimization in adolescents increases the risk of deliberate self-harm (DSH), with depression acting as a key mediator. Promoting peer support can mitigate these negative effects.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Public Health
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Deliberate self-harm (DSH) and peer victimization are significant public health concerns among adolescents.
- Understanding the complex interplay between victimization, internalizing problems, and support systems is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To longitudinally examine the impact of peer victimization on adolescent DSH.
- To investigate the mediating roles of depression and anxiety.
- To explore the moderating effects of perceived peer and teacher support.
Main Methods:
- A three-wave longitudinal study involving 2381 Chinese middle school students (mean age 13.38).
- Data collected via self-report measures every six months.
- Statistical analysis of peer victimization, DSH, internalizing problems, and perceived support.
Main Results:
- Peer victimization at T1 significantly predicted DSH at T3.
- Depression at T2 mediated the relationship between peer victimization (T1) and DSH (T3).
- High perceived peer support amplified the negative effects of victimization on depression and anxiety.
Conclusions:
- Interventions should focus on reducing peer victimization and fostering supportive classroom environments.
- Addressing adolescent depression is critical in mitigating the link between victimization and self-harm.
- Future research should consider diverse internalizing problems and support structures.
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