Purpose Race and ethnicity, BMI and other factors can affect ratings of one’s experiences in school, work and other settings. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of BMI, race and ethnicity and body satisfaction on the experiences of victimization in a work or academic setting. Additionally, experiences of weight/appearance-based perpetration were explored within the context of prior victimization, perpetration, BMI, race and ethnicity and body satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach A diverse sample of 1,161 female undergraduates completed a series of questionnaires online. A series of hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to examine the association between body satisfaction, BMI and race and ethnicity and weight/appearance-based teasing perpetration and victimization. Findings Results indicated that lower body satisfaction was significantly related to an increase in weight/appearance-based victimization. Additional analyses examining the perpetration of weight/appearance-based teasing were conducted. Participants who reported experiencing victimization were also more likely to perpetrate weight/appearance-based teasing, although BMI was not associated with perpetration. Research limitations/implications Implications of these findings and future research directions are discussed. In particular, academic settings provide a landscape for reducing and preventing victimization because of the resources available for students in addition to policies and procedures that can be implemented. Originality/value The findings of this study provide evidence that various identities and beliefs, such as race and ethnicity, BMI and body satisfaction, play a role in victimization and perpetration. This study used a novel, emerging adulthood population.

School psychologists may work with students who have PKU; therefore, it is crucial to understand the developmental trajectory and potential deficits of this disorder. With early and continuous dietary treatment, individuals with PKU can live a normal, healthy life. Many individuals with PKU will experience executive functioning deficits in addition to other neuropsychological problems such as visual-spatial, motor, and processing speed deficits. These deficits can manifest into learning disabilities and academic difficulties in school. Through appropriate evaluation and intervention, school psychologists can provide valuable services to students who are experiencing sequalae of PKU. What is the significance of this article for the general public?This article provides information for school psychologists on phenylketonuria (PKU) in children and adolescents. PKU is a common metabolic disorder that school psychologists have likely come across in the school setting as it can impact neuropsychological and social-emotional functioning. Interventions and supports for this population are highlighted.

Purpose This study aims to examine whether peer victimization predicted disordered eating behaviors during emerging adulthood, and if this relationship was mediated by perceived stress. Design/methodology/approach Participants included undergraduate females from a diverse university in the Southwestern USA who reported on their experiences of peer victimization, perceived stress and eating behaviors. Findings Mediation analysis revealed that perceived stress partially mediated the association between peer victimization and perceived stress. Peer victimization significantly predicted eating behaviors even after controlling for perceived stress. An exploratory analysis of the EAT-26 subscales was also conducted. Research limitations/implications The present study adds to the literature on peer victimization, eating behaviors and stress by allowing researchers to understand the complexity of these relationships within an emerging adulthood population. The present results can assist individuals working with this population in interventions to prevent instances of victimization, reduce stress and provide psychoeducation for eating disorders. Originality/value The present study adds to the literature on peer victimization, eating behaviors and stress by allowing researchers to understand the complexity of these relationships within a college population.

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