Citation

Jenkins LN, Miller HH, Kaminski S, Putzeys S. Int. J. Bullying Prev. 2023; 5(2): 151-160.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s42380-022-00129-7

PMID

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Abstract

This conceptual paper makes the case that peer victimization should be considered a potentially traumatic event due to the similarities between peer victimization and trauma in terms of definition, outcomes, theoretical frameworks, and measurement. Furthermore, there is a trend to include peer victimization on surveys measuring adverse childhood experiences and other childhood trauma. We conclude with a call for changes to the intervention and prevention efforts in the area of peer victimization. Both whole-school initiatives and programs targeting victimized students should address peer victimization in the same manner as other traumatic events in childhood.

Language: en

Keywords

Peer victimization; Potentially traumatic event; Trauma; Trauma-informed