Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation

Yasemin İmrek; Büşra Balta Kesikbaş; Mesut Sarı; Yusuf Öztürk; Ali Evren Tufan

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PBS. 2025; 15(4): 152-159

doi: 10.5455/PBS.20250317090933

Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation

Yasemin İmrek, Büşra Balta Kesikbaş, Mesut Sarı, Yusuf Öztürk, Ali Evren Tufan.

Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to examine the characteristics of peer bullying, stress coping styles, and psychological resilience in delinquent and victimized adolescents referred for forensic psychiatric evaluation. We also investigated the predictive effects of these characteristics on delinquency and victimization.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional, case-controlled study involving 73 adolescents (36 delinquent, 37 victimized) aged 12-18 who were referred for forensic evaluation at a child and adolescent psychiatry clinic in 2021. Psychiatric diagnoses were determined using K-SADSPL. The Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS), Stress Coping Styles Scale (SCSS), and Adolescent Psychological Resilience Scale (APRS) were used in this study. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the predictive contributions of the independent variables on delinquency. P was set at < 0.05 (two-tailed).
Results: The offender group was predominantly male, diagnosed with conduct disorder, and had lower coping skills. The victim group was predominantly female, diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, and had lower psychological resilience. Logistic regression analysis indicated that female sex and low family support increased the odds of being victimized.
Conclusion: In adolescents referred for forensic evaluation, victimization may be associated with female sex and lower levels of perceived family support. These findings suggest that interventions focusing on strengthening family support may reduce the risk of adolescent victimization.

Key words: Adolescent, Peer Bullying, Psychological Resilience, Stress Coping, Victimization

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İmrek Y, Kesikbaş BB, Sarı M, Ozturk Y, Tufan AE. Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation. PBS. 2025; 15(4): 152-159. doi:10.5455/PBS.20250317090933

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İmrek Y, Kesikbaş BB, Sarı M, Ozturk Y, Tufan AE. Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation. https://www.pbsciences.org/?mno=247849 [Access: December 08, 2025]. doi:10.5455/PBS.20250317090933

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İmrek Y, Kesikbaş BB, Sarı M, Ozturk Y, Tufan AE. Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation. PBS. 2025; 15(4): 152-159. doi:10.5455/PBS.20250317090933

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İmrek Y, Kesikbaş BB, Sarı M, Ozturk Y, Tufan AE. Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation. PBS. (2025), [cited December 08, 2025]; 15(4): 152-159. doi:10.5455/PBS.20250317090933

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İmrek, Y., Kesikbaş, . B. B., Sarı, . M., Ozturk, . Y. & Tufan, . A. E. (2025) Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation. PBS, 15 (4), 152-159. doi:10.5455/PBS.20250317090933

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İmrek, Yasemin, Buşra Balta Kesikbaş, Mesut Sarı, Yusuf Ozturk, and Ali Evren Tufan. 2025. Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 15 (4), 152-159. doi:10.5455/PBS.20250317090933

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İmrek, Yasemin, Buşra Balta Kesikbaş, Mesut Sarı, Yusuf Ozturk, and Ali Evren Tufan. "Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation." Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 15 (2025), 152-159. doi:10.5455/PBS.20250317090933

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İmrek, Y., Kesikbaş, . B. B., Sarı, . M., Ozturk, . Y. & Tufan, . A. E. (2025) Evaluation of Peer Bullying, Victimization, Stress Coping, and Psychological Resilience Characteristics of Adolescent Cases Applying Within the Scope of Forensic Evaluation. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 15 (4), 152-159. doi:10.5455/PBS.20250317090933

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