Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ966018
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Apr
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1524-6817
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Relational Victimization and Rejection Sensitivity: The Long-Term Impact of Social Hurt
Mellin, Elizabeth A.
ADULTSPAN Journal, v11 n1 p2-15 Apr 2012
The Rejection Sensitivity Model is used to examine the social antecedents to expectations of rejection among adults. College students (N = 314) completed measures of relational victimization and rejection sensitivity. Results indicate that relational victimization is significantly related to rejection sensitivity for women. Implications for counseling and research are offered.
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Rejection (Psychology), Social Attitudes, College Students, Victims, Gender Differences, Social Influences, Interpersonal Relationship, Counseling
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Counselors; Researchers
Language: English
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