Frequent peer problems in Australian children and adolescents
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12936809 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Renee Denham (Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, corresponding author), Tara Renae Mcgee (0000-0003-1385-1931, Griffith University), Li Eriksson (0000-0003-4802-8929, Griffith University), John J Mcgrath (0000-0002-4792-6068, The University of Queensland), Rosana Norman (Queensland University of Technology), Michael Sawyer (0000-0002-7834-0561, The University of Adelaide), John G Scott (0000-0002-0744-0688, The University of Queensland) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 162-173 |
| Publication date | 2016-06-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Aggression Conflict and Peace Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1759-6599 • E-ISSN: 2042-8715 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/jacpr-11-2015-0196 |
| OpenAlex | W2435015157 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 47 |
Purpose – Whilst overt bullying has received considerable attention for its negative impact on the emotional well-being of children and adolescents, peer problems such as excessive teasing and social exclusion have received less consideration. The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence, demographic, and clinical correlates of frequent peer problems in children and adolescents who participated in the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being. Design/methodology/approach – Participants were a nationally representative sample of 2,107 children (aged 6-12 years), and 1,490 adolescents (aged 13-17 years). Frequent peer problems (excessive teasing or social exclusion) were measured by parental report for children, and self and parental report for adolescents. Associations with a number of mental health problems were examined, including being in the clinical range for internalising and externalising symptoms, having major depressive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or conduct disorder, low self-esteem, experiencing suicidal ideation and behaviour, or using marijuana and alcohol. Findings – One in 30 children and one in 20 adolescents experienced frequent peer problems. Parents less commonly identified frequent peer problems than were self-reported by their adolescent children. Frequent peer problems were strongly associated with all mental health problems except alcohol and marijuana use. Originality/value – Frequent peer problems are associated with a greatly increased risk of mental health problems. Identifying those children and adolescents with frequent peer problems provides opportunity for assessment and intervention of emotional and behavioural problems
Conduct disorder · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Intervention (counseling · Mental health · Peer group · Peer pressure · Peer victimization · Poison control · Psychiatry · Suicidal ideation · Suicide prevention · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |