Bias-Based Harassment on Dr. Gabriel J. Merrin | Syracuse University

A longitudinal analysis of risk and protective factors of bias-based bullying victimization among adolescents

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines longitudinal risk and protective factors associated with bias-based bullying victimization among adolescents. The authors identify how individual, peer, and school-level processes jointly shape exposure to identity-targeted aggression over time.

Longitudinal associations between witnessing bias-based harassment and mental health functioning (Student-led research)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines longitudinal associations between witnessing bias-based harassment and adolescent mental health functioning. The authors document how bystander exposure to identity-targeted aggression contributes to internalizing symptoms over time, independent of direct victimization.

Student-led research - This publication was led by a student researcher.

Direct and witnessed bias-based harassment exposures among adolescents: Associations with functioning and the influence of protective factors

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines direct and witnessed bias-based harassment exposures among adolescents and their associations with psychosocial functioning. The authors test the moderating influence of protective factors and clarify how peer, school, and family supports buffer the impact of identity-targeted aggression.