Peer victimization and diurnal cortisol rhythm among children affected by parental HIV: Mediating effects of emotional regulation and gender differences

Peer victimization is a wide-spread issue among school-aged children. Previous research estimated that approximately 70% of school children were targets of peer victimization (Finkelhor et al., 2009), with 10% experiencing frequent peer victimization (Reijntjes et al., 2010). Notably, peer victimization is a potent risk factor for poor physical and mental health during childhood and adolescence (Cluver et al., 2010; Hager and Leadbeater, 2016). The effect of childhood peer victimization on health may even persist through adulthood (Wolke et al., 2013).
Source: Psychoneuroendocrinology - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research
More News: Children | Men