Peer networks & sexual victimization: The role of popularity
by Dominguez, Natalie Y., M.S., THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, 2008, 40 pages; 1450649

Abstract:

Haynie's (2001) work examined how peer network structure affects the nature of an individual's delinquent behavior. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the underlying structural properties of friendship networks in order to understand the impact of popularity on sexual victimization. In this study, the structural dimensions of the peer network are extended, with primary attention to popularity, as predictive of sexual victimization among a national sample of female high school students. By using the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health (Add Health), the friendship-network characteristics are examined further to determine how they may affect the risk of sexual victimization. It is theorized that network structure, particularly popularity, can influence one's exposure to sexual victimization if they are an attractive target and lack an effective level of guardianship.

 
AdviserJames M. Miller
SchoolTHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
SourceMAI/ 46-05, p. , Jun 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsSocial research; Social psychology
Publication Number1450649
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