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Peer Victimization as a Mediator of the Relation between Facial Attractiveness and Internalizing Problems.
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PMID:  21984861     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study examined the relations between facial attractiveness, peer victimization, and internalizing problems in early adolescence. We hypothesized that experiences of peer victimization would partially mediate the relationship between attractiveness and internalizing problems. Ratings of attractiveness were obtained from standardized photographs of participants (93 girls, 82 boys). Teachers provided information regarding peer victimization experiences in sixth grade, and seventh grade teachers assessed internalizing problems. Attractiveness was negatively correlated with victimization and internalizing problems. Experiences of peer victimization were positively correlated with internalizing problems. Structural equation modeling provided support for the hypothesized model of peer victimization partially mediating the relationship between attractiveness and internalizing problems. Implications for intervention programs and future research directions are discussed.
Authors:
Lisa H Rosen; Marion K Underwood; Kurt J Beron
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Merrill-Palmer quarterly (Wayne State University. Press)     Volume:  57     ISSN:  1535-0266     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-10     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8405046     Medline TA:  Merrill Palmer Q (Wayne State Univ Press)     Country:  -    
Other Details:
Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  319-347     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas.
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K02 MH073616-04//NIMH NIH HHS; K02 MH073616-05//NIMH NIH HHS; R01 HD060995-07//NICHD NIH HHS; R01 HD060995-08//NICHD NIH HHS; R56 MH063076-06A1//NIMH NIH HHS

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