Let’s get physical: Recent research on relations of adolescent peer victimization with psychosomatic symptoms, sleep, and body weight

Purpose Victimization by peers is known to have a detrimental effect on emotional and educational adjustment. Yet, there is also a sparser research literature on the potential negative effects of peer victimization on physical health. Our purpose was to draw from meta‐analyses and studies of peer victimization and physical health (including psychosomatic symptoms, sleep, and body weight) to highlight key findings and future directions in the...