Authors : Reshma R. Nair; Dr. Mohammad Saleem; Gopika K.

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep1370

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Abstract : Adolescence, it is a developmental period (13 to 19 years) results in various physical and psychosocial changes. Bullying in schools was often treated as a regular issue, leading to increased Peer Victimization among students, along with noticeable differences in their levels of Perceived Social Support and Academic Self-Regulation. The study aims to explore the relationship between peer victimization, perceived social support and academic self-regulation among adolescents and to identify gender differences among these. The sample included 150 adolescents, 75 boys and 75 girls (13-18 years), selected through convenient sampling technique. Data was analyzed using the Pearson product moment correlation and independent sample t-test. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between verbal victimization and external regulation and that of social manipulation and perceived social support among adolescents, while a significant negative correlation between verbal victimization and perceived social support were also notable finding. There has been a significant gender difference in attack on property subscale of peer victimization, indicating that boys tend to experience them more while social support was reported to be more among girls. The findings emphasize the need for supportive peer and adult relationships and the development of socially inclusive school environments that address bullying and other forms of peer victimization.

Keywords : Academic Self-Regulation, Adolescence, Peer Victimization, Perceived Social Support.

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