Social Disadvantages and Peer Victimization

Exploring Potential Pathways

Dados Bibliográficos

ID2292010
AutoresJ S Hong (0000-0003-2816-9900, Wayne State University USA, autor correspondente), Jinwon Kim (0000-0001-8620-161X, Hyupsung University Korea, autor correspondente), Maha Albdour (0000-0001-8915-1638, Wayne State University USA), Anthony A Peguero (0000-0002-4541-865X, Arizona State University USA), Joanne P Smith‐darden (Michigan State University USA), Joanne Smith‐Darden (Michigan State University), Shantalea John (0000-0001-6061-3907, Wayne State University), Shantalea Johns (Wayne State University USA), Dexter Voisin (0000-0001-5340-2597, University of Toronto), Dexter R Voisin (0000-0002-3666-8913, University of Toronto Canada)
Ano2021
Volume91
Fascículo4
Páginas802-823
Data de publicação2021-11-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoSociological Inquiry (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0038-0245 • E-ISSN: 1475-682X
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/soin.12414
OpenAlexW3135210552
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas38

The present study tests a conceptual framework guided by the social disorganization theory, which examined whether neighborhood deterioration was correlated with perceived hopelessness, and coping strategies (i.e., defending behavior and a display of a tough demeanor). We also examined whether, within the context of social disadvantage, some coping strategies were correlated with aggressive behavior, which might be associated with peer victimization. The study sample consisted of 502 African American youths in low-resource communities in Chicago's Southside. Results indicated that neighborhood deterioration was positively associated with hopelessness (B = .138, p = .006), tough demeanor (B = .137, p = .042), and peer victimization (B = .158, p = .011). Also, hopelessness was positively associated with peer victimization (B = .109, p = .025). Defending behavior was positively associated with physical aggression (B = .110, p = .009) and verbal aggression (B = .047, p = .019). Moreover, tough demeanor was also positively associated with physical aggression (B = .217, p < .001) and verbal aggression (B = .169, p < .001). Furthermore, verbal aggression was found to be positively associated with peer victimization (B = .766, p = .019). Overall, findings point to a more nuanced and complex relationship between neighborhood conditions and peer victimization among urban African American youth. An understanding of the coping strategies of urban adolescents in dealing with peer victimization encounters can shed light on the complexities of adolescent peer dynamics in urban areas

Aggression · Coping (psychology) · Developmental psychology · Disadvantage · Peer group · Peer victimization · Poison control · Suicide prevention · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Clinical Psychology · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology