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Longitudinal Relationships Between Social Anxiety, Peer Victimisation, and Perceived Support Among Children

Social anxiety, peer victimisation, and social support are key issues during mid-childhood that provide important influence in the later adolescent years. While extensive research has evaluated these constructs in isolation and during adolescence, almost no longitudinal studies have evaluated relationships between them during mid-childhood.

Citation:
Rapee RM, Bussey K, Cross D, Fitzpatrick S. Longitudinal Relationships Between Social Anxiety, Peer Victimisation, and Perceived Support Among Children. Behavioral Sciences. 2026;16(6).

Keywords:
Childhood; longitudinal; peer victimisation; social anxiety; social support

Abstract:
Social anxiety, peer victimisation, and social support are key issues during mid-childhood that provide important influence in the later adolescent years. While extensive research has evaluated these constructs in isolation and during adolescence, almost no longitudinal studies have evaluated relationships between them during mid-childhood.