The relation between peer victimization and depressive symptoms is complex, requiring the use of methodologically rigorous designs to examine these relations and potential mediating factors. The current study used a random intercepts cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) to investigate both between-person and within-person associations in peer victimization, depressive symptoms, and family cohesion across five waves in a sample of adolescents (N = 801, ages 13–15 years at recruitment) in the Northeast. We also investigated the moderating effects of sex and victimization status (i.e., bullying victimization vs. peer victimization). Overall, findings revealed a reciprocal relation between peer victimization and depressive symptoms for females, but no relation for males. A reciprocal relation between peer victimization and family cohesion was found for males. No significant differences were found by victimization status. Future research on peer victimization and associated outcomes and the role of family should account for both between-person and within-person variance.

同伴受害和抑郁症状之间的关系很复杂，需要使用方法上严谨的设计来检查这些关系和潜在的中介因素。目前的研究使用随机截距交叉滞后面板模型 (RI-CLPM) 来调查青少年样本中跨五波的同伴受害、抑郁症状和家庭凝聚力方面的人与人之间和个人内部的关联（N= 801，招募时年龄为 13-15 岁）在东北部。我们还调查了性和受害状态（即欺凌受害与同伴受害）的调节作用。总体而言，研究结果揭示了同伴受害与女性的抑郁症状之间存在相互关系，但与男性无关。在男性中发现了同伴受害和家庭凝聚力之间的相互关系。受害状态没有发现显着差异。未来对同伴受害和相关结果以及家庭角色的研究应考虑人与人之间和人内的差异。