Ostracism in Pediatric Populations
- 1 May 2013
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
- Vol. 34 (4), 279-287
- https://doi.org/10.1097/dbp.0b013e3182874127
Abstract
Ostracism, ignoring and excluding a target individual, has recently emerged as one of the more common and damaging forms of social exchange. This article reviews the theoretical and empirical foundations of ostracism and its impact on the targeted individual, especially threats to the fundamental psychological needs of belonging, self-esteem, meaningful existence, and sense of control. Ostracism in children and adolescents is under-researched compared to bullying in general, in both the general youth population and in populations of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Basic and applied studies on ostracism and its impact are reviewed with special emphasis on recent findings about ostracism in CYSHCN. Evidence is presented that ostracism may pose an even greater threat to children's adjustment and need-threat levels than bullying. Resources for clinician and researcher engagement in this emerging area are provided.Keywords
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