Peer victimization is a significant problem concerning young people. However, there are few brief measures that cover the key domains of victimization, including cyber victimization. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to construct and validate a short form version of the Personal Experiences Checklist (PECK) to be able to measure victimization efficiently and effectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevious research has established that the ability to manage emotions effectively is critical to healthy psychological and social development in adolescents. However, less research has considered the relationships between specific emotion regulation (ER) strategies, such as reappraisal and suppression, and social wellbeing in this age group. The current study investigated the concurrent and longitudinal relationships between 2 ER strategies (reappraisal and suppression) and social outcomes (peer victimization, friendship satisfaction, and family satisfaction) in young adolescents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEmotion expression is critical for the communication of important social information, such as emotional states and behavioral intentions. However, people tend to vary in their level of emotional expression. This meta-analysis investigated the relationships between levels of emotion expression and suppression, and social and interpersonal outcomes.
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