Relational and Physical Forms of Peer Victimization in Preschool

摘要: Recent studies of peer victimization have demonstrated the importance studying relational as well physical forms maltreatment for understanding children's social-psychological adjustment problems. Studies in this area been limited thus far by a focus on school-age children (9-12-year-olds). Given significance early identification social difficulties intervention and prevention efforts, research was designed to assess among preschool-age (3-5-year-olds). Results indicated that boys were significantly more physically victimized than girls whereas relationally victimized. Both victims experienced greater problems did their peers. Relational contributed unique information about beyond provided victimization.