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Adolescent Victim Types Across the Popularity Status Hierarchy: Differences in Internalizing Symptoms
Authors: Malamut Sarah T, Dawes Molly, van den Berg Yvonne, Lansu Tessa AM, Schwartz David, Cillessen Antonius HN
Publisher: Springer Verlag
Publication year: 2021
Journal: Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE
Journal acronym: J YOUTH ADOLESCENCE
Number of pages: 12
ISSN: 0047-2891
eISSN: 1573-6601
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01498-w
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01498-w
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/67597558
Previous studies have called attention to the fact that popular youth are not immune to peer victimization, suggesting there is heterogeneity in the popularity of victims. Yet, no study to date has determined whether victims with different levels of popularity status can be identified using person-oriented analysis. Such analysis is critically needed to confirm the existence of popular victims. Further, there remains a paucity of research on internalizing indices of such popular victims, especially compared to other victim and non-victim groups. To address this gap in the research literature, the current study used latent profile analysis to identify subgroups of victims based on victimization (self- and peer-report) and popularity (peer-report). This study sought to verify the existence of popular victims and to compare victim subgroups on loneliness and self-esteem. Participants were 804 Dutch adolescents (50.2% boys, M-age = 13.65 years, ranging from 11.29 to 16.75 years). The results revealed six subgroups, including a group of popular self-identified victims. Popular self-identified victims were generally less lonely than other victims, but had higher loneliness and lower self-esteem than non-victims. Implications are discussed for understanding the victimization experiences of high-status youth.
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