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Peer Victimization, Depression, and Suicidiality in Adolescents
Author(s) -
Klomek Anat Brunstein,
Marrocco Frank,
Kleinman Marjorie,
Schonfeld Irvin Sam,
Gould Madelyn S.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
suicide and life‐threatening behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.544
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1943-278X
pISSN - 0363-0234
DOI - 10.1521/suli.2008.38.2.166
Subject(s) - suicidal ideation , depression (economics) , psychology , peer victimization , clinical psychology , intervention (counseling) , suicide prevention , peer group , psychiatry , poison control , medicine , developmental psychology , medical emergency , economics , macroeconomics
The association between specific types of peer victimization with depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts among adolescents was examined. A self‐report survey was completed by 2,342 high‐school students. Regression analyses indicated that frequent exposure to all types of peer victimization was related to high risk of depression, ideation, and attempts compared to students not victimized. Infrequent victimization was also related to increased risk, particularly among females. The more types of victimization the higher the risk for depression and suicidality among both genders. Specific types of peer victimization are a potential risk factor for adolescent depression and suicidality. It is important to assess depression and suicidality among victimized students in order to develop appropriate intervention methods.