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Does low self-regard invite victimization?

S K Egan1, D G Perry

  • 1Department of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton 33431, USA.

Developmental Psychology
|May 23, 1998
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Low self-regard increases peer victimization risk in children. Behavioral vulnerabilities exacerbate this risk, creating a cycle of abuse and low self-worth.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Peer victimization is a significant concern in child development.
  • Self-regard and behavioral factors are implicated in social interactions.
  • Understanding the interplay between self-perception and peer relationships is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the longitudinal relationship between low self-regard and peer victimization.
  • To examine whether behavioral vulnerabilities amplify the effect of low self-regard on victimization.
  • To explore the reciprocal impact of victimization on self-regard.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design with data collection in fall and spring.
  • Participants included 189 third-through 7th-grade boys and girls.

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  • Self-regard, particularly self-perceived social competence, and behavioral vulnerabilities were assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Low self-regard significantly predicted increased peer victimization over time.
    • Behavioral vulnerabilities heightened the risk of victimization for children with low self-regard.
    • Experiencing victimization led to a decrease in self-regard, indicating a cyclical relationship.

    Conclusions:

    • Poor self-concept is a key factor in the perpetuation of peer victimization.
    • Interventions targeting self-regard and social skills may mitigate victimization.
    • A vicious cycle exists where low self-regard leads to victimization, which further lowers self-regard.