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This study explored the links between Peer Victimization (PV), Psychological Distress (PD) and Social Maladjustment (SM) among Nigerian adolescents. A Multistage sampling technique was utilized to select 400 participants (Mean age =14.95) from four secondary schools in Osun State Southwestern Nigeria. Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS), Social Maladjustment Scale (SMS) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) were used for data collection. Prevalence of peer victimization, Psychological distress and social maladjustment is 46.5%; 47.7% and 44.0% respectively. Significant positive correlation exists between Verbal Victimization (VV), Social Manipulation (SoM), Multidimensional Peer Victimization (MPVS) and Social Maladjustment (SM).


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This research investigated the relationship between Peer Victimization (PV), Psychological Distress (PD), and Social Maladjustment (SM) in Nigerian adolescents. A multistage sampling method was used to select 400 participants (average age = 14.95) from four secondary schools in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Data were collected using the Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS), the Social Maladjustment Scale (SMS), and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). The prevalence rates found for peer victimization, psychological distress, and social maladjustment were 46.5%, 47.7%, and 44.0%, respectively. A significant positive correlation was seen between Verbal Victimization (VV), Social Manipulation (SoM), the overall Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS), and Social Maladjustment (SM).