Examining the Association Between Peer Rejection, Loneliness, and Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents

Although positive peer relations play a significant role in children's development, not all children are accepted by peers. Peer rejection can have a tremendous impact on children's lives and future adjustment. This study took a closer look at the experience of loneliness in children and adolescents. The stability of loneliness as well as the presence of depressive symptoms was explored. The study also examined if rejected children vary in their experience of loneliness and depression. Results indicate that withdrawn rejected children reported a higher degree of loneliness than aggressive rejected children over time. Analyses also provided evidence of the connection between loneliness and depression.

Name thesis:degree_name

PhD

Level thesis:degree_level

Immediate Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

School Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Whipple, Beth

Contributors dc:contributor

• Laura M. Crothers
• Tammy L. Hughes
• Jeffrey A. Miller

• Peer rejection
• Loneliness
• Depression in children and adolescents

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1360

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dsc.duq.edu:etd-2376