Buffering the effects of peer victimization on adolescent non-suicidal self-injury: The role of self-compassion and family cohesion

AbstractExperience of bullying may be a significant risk factor for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). This study had three aims: to systematically investigate the association between bullying and NSSI, analyze the possible mechanisms underlying the two phenomena, and evaluate any differences between bullying victimization and bullying perpetration with respect to NSSI. A systematic search about the association between bullying victimization and perpetration and NSSI was conducted using specific databases (PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct). The following keywords were used in all database searches: "bullying" AND "NSSI" OR "peer victimization" and NSSI. The searches in PubMed, Scopus and Science Direct revealed a total of 88 articles about bullying or peer victimization and NSSI. However, only 29 met our inclusion criteria and were used for the present review. Overall, all studies examined victimization; four studies also evaluated the effects of perpetration and one included bully-victims. According to the main findings, both being a victim of bullying and perpetrating bullying may increase the risk of adverse psychological outcomes in terms of NSSI and suicidality in the short and the long run. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first review to systematically evaluate the relation between bullying victimization/perpetration and NSSI. The main results support a positive association. Future research should evaluate the possible role of specific mediators/moderators of the association between experience of bullying and NSSI.

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Family cohesion and the relations among peer victimization and depression: A random intercepts cross-lagged model

Development and Psychopathology ◽

10.1017/s095457942100016x ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-18

Author(s):

Stephanie S. Fredrick ◽

Amanda B. Nickerson ◽

Jennifer A. Livingston

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Peer Victimization ◽

Family Cohesion ◽

Future Research ◽

Bullying Victimization ◽

Reciprocal Relation ◽

Moderating Effects ◽

Panel Model ◽

Mediating Factors

Abstract The relation between peer victimization and depressive symptoms is complex, requiring the use of methodologically rigorous designs to examine these relations and potential mediating factors. The current study used a random intercepts cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) to investigate both between-person and within-person associations in peer victimization, depressive symptoms, and family cohesion across five waves in a sample of adolescents (N = 801, ages 13–15 years at recruitment) in the Northeast. We also investigated the moderating effects of sex and victimization status (i.e., bullying victimization vs. peer victimization). Overall, findings revealed a reciprocal relation between peer victimization and depressive symptoms for females, but no relation for males. A reciprocal relation between peer victimization and family cohesion was found for males. No significant differences were found by victimization status. Future research on peer victimization and associated outcomes and the role of family should account for both between-person and within-person variance.

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Non-suicidal Self-Injury in Adolescence: The Role of Shame, Self-Criticism and Fear of Self-Compassion

Child & Youth Care Forum ◽

10.1007/s10566-016-9346-1 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 45 (4) ◽

pp. 571-586 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Ana Xavier ◽

José Pinto Gouveia ◽

Marina Cunha

Keyword(s):

Self Compassion ◽

Self Injury

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Mediating Role of External Shame and Self-compassion in the Relationship Between Peer Victimization and Depression in Adolescents

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology ◽

10.32598/ijpcp.27.1.3288.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 16-31

Author(s):

Soheila Yaghoubi ◽

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Behrooz Birashk ◽

Asma Aghebati ◽

Ahmad Ashouri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Peer Victimization ◽

Short Form ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

School Students ◽

External Shame ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Fit Index ◽

The Relationship

Objectives: The present study aims to examine the mediating role of external shame and self-compassion in the relationship between peer victimization and depression in adolescents. Methods: This is a descriptive-correlational study. Participants were 300 middle-school students of Shahin Shahr city in Isfahan, Iran (150 girls and 150 boys), who were selected using a multi-stage cluster sampling method. The data collection tools were Multidimensional Peer-Victimization Scale, the Other As Shamer Scale, Self-Compassionate Scale-Short Form, and Mood & Feeling Questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS v. 19 and AMOS v. 20 applications. Results: There were significant relationship among peer victimization, external shame, self-compassion, and depression (P<0.01). The measurement model had a good fitness (Root mean square error of approximation=0.037, normed fit index=0.997, comparative fit index=0.999). Path Analysis results reported that peer victimization had indirect effect on depression through mediation by external shame and self-compassion. Conclusion: External shame and self-compassion can mediate the relationship between peer victimization and depression in adolescents. Considering them in designing effective preventive and therapeutic interventions can be helpful for adolescents to cope with peer victimization and depression.

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