Examining the Coping Response to Peer Relational Aggression Victimization
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
Relational aggression, rumor spreading, backstabbing, and social isolation, is psychologically damaging for adolescent girls.
The purpose of this study was to provide an explanation of victimization response after experiencing peer relational aggression victimization.
Methods.
Grounded theory techniques were used to gain an understanding of the victimization experience and the coping responses used.
Findings.
A theory of coping after experiencing peer relational aggression victimization was generated.
Girls voiced feelings of hurt and anger after the experience and expressed the following ways of coping as a result: distancing from others, retaliation against the aggressor, discussing their feelings with friends and family, writing their feelings down, and/or confronting the aggressor.
Clinical Implications.
Nurses should be aware of the phenomenon and asses, for incidences of relational aggression victimization so that they may provide strategies to assist the adolescent and her family with positive coping mechanisms in order to prevent maladaptive responses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gomes, Melissa M.. 2011. Examining the Coping Response to Peer Relational Aggression Victimization. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474396
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gomes, Melissa M.. Examining the Coping Response to Peer Relational Aggression Victimization. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474396
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gomes, Melissa M.. Examining the Coping Response to Peer Relational Aggression Victimization. Nursing Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474396
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474396