EJ537306 CG549490
Title: Peer Victimization: Manifestations and Relations to School
Adjustment in Kindergarten.Author(s): Kochenderfer, Becky J.; Ladd, Gary W.
Source: Journal of School Psychology, v34 n3 p267-83 Fall 1996
Publication Date: 1996
ISSN: 0022-4405
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJJUN1997
Four types
of peer victimizations (physical, direct verbal, indirect verbal,
and general) were assessed using a sample of 200 kindergartners.
Peer victimization was reported by a large percentage of children,
with female and males being equally at risk. Victimized children
were compared to nonvictimized children on several social and academic
behaviors. (KW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement; Adjustment (to Environment);
Children; Coping; Elementary Education; Emotional Adjustment; Friendship;
*Kindergarten Children; *Peer Acceptance; Peer Groups; *Peer Relationship;
Social Adjustment
Identifiers: *Victimization
