Peer Victimization, Emotional Resilience and Well-being: A Correlational Study

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the relationship between peer victimization, emotional resilience and well-being among adolescents. A total of 50 participants aged between 12 and 18 years were selected for this study based on convenience and the snowball sampling technique. This study made use of standardised instruments such as the revised version of the Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire (OBVQ-R), the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), and the Stirling Children’s Well-Being Scale (SCWBS). The result obtained from the correlation analysis indicated that peer victimization had a significant negative correlation with emotional resilience and well-being, suggesting the harmful effects of peer victimization. In addition, there was no significant relationship between emotional resilience and well-being.