APS

2025 APS Annual Convention

Which Solitary Youth Are Most Likely to Aggress Against Peers?

Saturday, May 24, 2025 · Washington, DC

Oral · Developmental

In a multi-method study (N = 273; 51.6% boys, Mage = 11.52), we evaluated which adolescents who spend time in solitude are likely to aggress against peers. Most solitary adolescents do not aggress, but findings point to the enhanced risks associated with high rejection and low levels of loneliness.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Julie BowkerSpeaker
    University at Buffalo, The State University of New York