Peer Victimization, Social Maladjustment and Psychological Distress among Nigerian Adolescents
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2020
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Psychology
Abstract
This study explored the links between Peer Victimization (PV), Psychological Distress
(PD) and Social Maladjustment (SM) among Nigerian adolescents. A Multistage sampling technique
was utilized to select 400 participants (Mean age =14.95) from four secondary schools in Osun State
Southwestern Nigeria. Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS), Social Maladjustment
Scale (SMS) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) were used for data collection. Prevalence
of peer victimization, Psychological distress and social maladjustment is 46.5%; 47.7% and 44.0%
respectively. Significant positive correlation exists between Verbal Victimization (VV), Social Manipulation (SoM), Multidimensional Peer Victimization (MPVS) and Social Maladjustment (SM).
Significant positive correlation also exists between VV and Psychological Distress. MPVS subscales
jointly predicted Psychological Distress and Social Maladjustment Scale (SMS).
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Peer victimization, Psychological distress, Social maladjustments, Adolescents