Abstract

SMITH, Peter K.. School bullying. Sociologia, Problemas e Práticas [online]. 2013, n.71, pp.81-98. ISSN 0873-6529.  https://doi.org/10.7458/SPP2012702332.

Bullying is defined as a systematic abuse of power; the development of the research program on school bullying is outlined over four phases. The distinctive nature of cyberbullying, and also of identity-based bullying, is outlined. Measurement methods are discussed, and the kinds of prevalence rates obtained. A range of risk factors for involvement as a bully, or victim, are summarized. A range of school-based interventions are described, together with discussion of a meta-analysis of their outcomes. In summary, research and practice have gone hand-in-hand in the research reviewed, and have had some success in at least reducing what is a significant problem in the lives of many children.

Keywords : bully; victim; cyber; coping; intervention.

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