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Correlation of the Experience of Peer Relational Aggression Victimization and Depression among African American Adolescent Females*

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: PROBLEM: This study aimed to examine if the experience of peer relational aggression victimization (PRAV) can be linked to feelings of depression in the African American adolescent female population. METHODS: The sample included 241 college-age African American adolescent females assessed for PRAV and depression. Statistical analysis was carried out to determine the relationship between the variables. FINDINGS: PRAV in this study population does exist as a detrimental phenomenon, whereby PRAV significantly correlates with depression, r (214) = 0.29, p < .01. CONCLUSION: Nurses can assist the adolescent clients experiencing relational aggression by becoming knowledgeable on the presentation and manifestations of this experience.

Source: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing

DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2009.00196.x

Authors: Melissa M. Gomes, Bertha L. Davis, Spencer R. Baker, E. Jane Servonsky

Institution: Hampton University

Language: English

Topic: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Nursing Research