Boulton, Michael J.

Does authentic self-esteem buffer the negative effects of bullying victimization on social anxiety and classroom concentration? Evidence from a short-term longitudinal study with early adolescents (Journal Article) - UK : John Wiley and Sons Ltd , June 2023 - 500-512p. - British Journal of Educational Psychology , Volume 93, Part 2, June 2023 .

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Abstract:
Background
Bullying victimization is a risk factor for social anxiety and disrupted classroom concentration among young people. Self-esteem has been implicated as a protective factor, but extant literature is sparse.

Aims
Aim of present study was to test if a new measure of authentic self-esteem can buffer the negative effects of bullying victimization on social anxiety and disrupted classroom concentration concurrently and across time.

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Authentic Self-esteem| buffer effects| bullying victimization| classroom concentration| school adjustment| social anxiety