The Teasing Project aimed to gain a better understanding of young peoples’ experiences of teasing and the complex social context in which these experiences occur. Specifically, we sought to understand what is occurring when teasing is fun and playful, what is occurring when is harmful and hurtful, and what differentiates these two types of interactions? This project included survey data with undergraduate students, in-depth interviews with a subset of these participants, as well as a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research on teasing. Continued research with an adolescent sample is coming soon!
This project was conducted in partnership with Dr. Molly Dawes at the University of South Carolina.
Andrews, N. C. Z. & Dawes, M. (2025). “I laughed along for years but hated it inside:” Understanding nuance in peer teasing experiences using a thematic analysis. Journal of Adolescence. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/jad.70032
Dawes, M. & Andrews, N. C. Z. (2025). What are the features of playful and harmful teasing and what crosses the line? A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research on peer teasing. Adolescence Research Review. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40894-025-00262-6
Andrews, N. C. Z., Pakkal, O., & Dawes, M. (2024). Is teasing meant to be mean or nice? Associations between adolescent social experiences and teasing attitudes in emerging adults. Personal Relationships, 31(4), 1027-1046. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/pere.12567
Andrews, N. C. Z. & Dawes, M. (2024). Using retrospective reports to develop profiles of harmful versus playful teasing experiences. Journal of Adolescence, 96(7), 1512-1526. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/jad.12359