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Prospective study of peer victimization and social-psychological adjustment in children with endocrine disorders

Katie A. Devine, MS

Clinical Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

Eric A. Storch, PhD

Clinical Psychology, University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, USA, estorch{at}ufl.edu

Gary R. Geffken, PhD

Clinical Psychology, University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, USA

Marianna Freddo, BA

University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, USA

Jamie L. Humphrey, BA

University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, USA

Janet H. Silverstein, MD

Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, USA

This article evaluates the relations between peer victimization and child and parent reports of social-psychological variables 1.5 years later. Thirty-six children diagnosed with endocrine disorders and their parents completed questionnaires regarding social-psychological functioning. Peer victimization at time 2 was significantly related to concurrent depression, loneliness, externalizing and internalizing symptoms. Hierarchical linear regression equations indicated that peer victimization at baseline was not a significant predictor of time 2 social-psychological functioning when baseline levels of each variable were controlled. Significant correlations were found between baseline and time 2 levels of social anxiety, loneliness, externalizing and internalizing symptoms, with medium to large effect sizes. Peer victimization, social anxiety, loneliness, internalizing and externalizing behavior problems are relatively stable across time. Peer victimization is related to concurrent adjustment problems but may not contribute to the development of new problems. Early identification and intervention is imperative. Medical visits are an opportunity to assess and refer for treatment.

Key Words: pediatric endocrine disorders • peer victimization • social-psychological adjustment

Journal of Child Health Care, Vol. 12, No. 1, 76-86 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1367493507085620
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