Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Chronic Social Defeat Stress in Early Adolescent Male Mice
Published on: January 24, 2025
Peer victimization and peer sexual harassment across early adolescence: Branches from the same tree or free-standing
Kristina Holmqvist Gattario1, Andrea Valik1, Carolina Lunde1
1Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Abstract:
Researchers have debated whether peer victimization and peer sexual harassment (PSH) are branches from the same tree and/or whether they are different constructs; yet no previous study has been able to clarify this issue. We used exploratory structural equation modeling to examine three different, theoretically informed ways of conceptualizing peer victimization and PSH. Annual three-wave questionnaire data included 997 participants at T1 (M age = 10.0 years, SD = 0.3). Results indicated that peer victimization and PSH should best be viewed as two distinct, yet related constructs - a proposition valid across both time (ages 10-12) and genders. The findings from the present study can inform future research on adolescents' adverse peer experiences.
Related Concept Videos
Bullying
Conduct Disorder
Socioemotional Experience and Gender Development
Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture
Influence of Parents and Peers on Identity
Parental Influence on Identity Development
Parents serve as primary guides and managers in an adolescent's life, offering support instrumental in decision-making and personal growth....
Factors Influencing Attraction II: Physical Attraction

