Parent-adolescent Attachment, Bullying and Victimization, and Mental Health Outcomes

Traditional and cyber bullying have been identified as universal problematic issues facing adolescents, and research is needed to understand correlates associated with these phenomena. Structural equation modeling analyses examined associations between attachment to parents, traditional and cyber b...

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Main Author: Guinn, Megan D.
Other Authors: Riggs, Shelley Ann, 1961-
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of North Texas 2015
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc822828/
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spelling ndltd-unt.edu-info-ark-67531-metadc8228282017-06-01T05:31:19Z Parent-adolescent Attachment, Bullying and Victimization, and Mental Health Outcomes Guinn, Megan D. attachment behavior adolescence bullying victimization cyber bullying Attachment behavior in adolescence. Parent and teenager. Bullying. Cyberbullying. Victims -- Psychology. Teenagers -- Mental health. Traditional and cyber bullying have been identified as universal problematic issues facing adolescents, and research is needed to understand correlates associated with these phenomena. Structural equation modeling analyses examined associations between attachment to parents, traditional and cyber bullying or victimization, and mental health outcomes among 257 high school students (Average age 15.9 years). Key patterns emerged, including associations between maternal attachment and mental health outcomes; victimization and mental health concerns; and bullying and victimization in both traditional and cyber contexts. The role of attachment to mothers and fathers varied by context. Findings extend the literature by identifying risk factors in adolescence associated with bullying and victimization, as well as suggesting appropriate prevention and intervention strategies to increase adolescent well-being. University of North Texas Riggs, Shelley Ann, 1961- Campbell, Vicki Lynn Hook, Joshua N. 2015-12 Thesis or Dissertation v, 104 pages : illustrations Text https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc822828/ ark: ark:/67531/metadc822828 English Public Guinn, Megan D. Copyright Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved.
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topic attachment behavior
adolescence
bullying
victimization
cyber bullying
Attachment behavior in adolescence.
Parent and teenager.
Bullying.
Cyberbullying.
Victims -- Psychology.
Teenagers -- Mental health.
spellingShingle attachment behavior
adolescence
bullying
victimization
cyber bullying
Attachment behavior in adolescence.
Parent and teenager.
Bullying.
Cyberbullying.
Victims -- Psychology.
Teenagers -- Mental health.
Guinn, Megan D.
Parent-adolescent Attachment, Bullying and Victimization, and Mental Health Outcomes
description Traditional and cyber bullying have been identified as universal problematic issues facing adolescents, and research is needed to understand correlates associated with these phenomena. Structural equation modeling analyses examined associations between attachment to parents, traditional and cyber bullying or victimization, and mental health outcomes among 257 high school students (Average age 15.9 years). Key patterns emerged, including associations between maternal attachment and mental health outcomes; victimization and mental health concerns; and bullying and victimization in both traditional and cyber contexts. The role of attachment to mothers and fathers varied by context. Findings extend the literature by identifying risk factors in adolescence associated with bullying and victimization, as well as suggesting appropriate prevention and intervention strategies to increase adolescent well-being.
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title Parent-adolescent Attachment, Bullying and Victimization, and Mental Health Outcomes
title_short Parent-adolescent Attachment, Bullying and Victimization, and Mental Health Outcomes
title_full Parent-adolescent Attachment, Bullying and Victimization, and Mental Health Outcomes
title_fullStr Parent-adolescent Attachment, Bullying and Victimization, and Mental Health Outcomes
title_full_unstemmed Parent-adolescent Attachment, Bullying and Victimization, and Mental Health Outcomes
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