Longitudinal examination of the associations between emotional dysregulation, coping responses to peer provocation, and victimisation in children

摘要: Abstract This study examined the role of emotional dysregulation and coping responses to peer provocation in predicting victimisation. Participants were 255 children aged 11–14 years who assessed on two occasions at a 3-month interval. Cross-sectionally, gender was found moderate relationship between Girls reported high levels victimisation tended experience problems regulation anger greater use internalising aggressive strategies. Boys more likely sadness responses. Longitudinally, anger, that involve reactions or expressions distress, increased risk future both genders. Preventive interventions should include training cop...