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A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

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Published on: July 10, 2017

Exploring Costa Rican College Students' Narratives of Bullying Victimization.

Sharon Miller¹, Gary D Fireman¹, Amira Wallace¹

¹Department of Psychology, Suffolk University, Boston, MA, USA.

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

|July 10, 2026

Summary

This study reveals how Costa Rican college students experience bullying, detailing themes of helplessness, negative emotions, and sense-making. Findings highlight cultural influences on bullying and suggest interventions to bolster resilience.

Keywords:

Latin America bullying memories of bullying peer victimization school bullying thematic analysis

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A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

Published on: July 10, 2017

Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Cultural Studies

Background:

Bullying victimization is a significant issue affecting youth globally.
Cultural contexts can influence the manifestation and impact of bullying.
Limited research exists on bullying experiences within Latin American higher education settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the personal narratives of bullying victimization among Costa Rican college students.
To examine how cultural factors shape the experiences and interpretations of bullying.
To identify themes related to helplessness, negative emotions, and sense-making in bullying victimization.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
Thematic analysis of narratives from 13 participants (aged 18-23).
Focus on experiences of bullying in elementary and high school.

Main Results:

Three core themes emerged: Helplessness (Inward and Outward), Negative Emotions (Internalization and Maladaptive Responses), and Sense-Making (Normalization/Rationalization, Positive Gains, and Outsider Status).
Participants reported feelings of powerlessness, frustration, and self-doubt.
Victimization experiences were interpreted through cultural lenses, influencing coping and meaning-making.

Conclusions:

Cultural dimensions significantly shape bullying victimization narratives in Costa Rica.
Interventions should consider unique societal factors and cultural nuances.
Recommendations include bolstering family involvement and bystander intervention to support youth resilience.