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Description
Aim
This study presents a logic model to represent Abu Dhabi’s current anti-bullying initiatives in schools, mapping out resources, activities, and stakeholder roles to build a cohesive prevention framework.
Methodology
Using a mixed-methods approach, the model draws from a scoping review, a cross-sectional survey, 27 in-depth interviews, and three focus group discussions. The survey identified bullying prevalence, while interviews and discussions informed key inputs, outputs, outcomes, assumptions, and external factors influencing anti-bullying efforts.
Results
The model indicates a high prevalence of bullying, with significant cases of both physical and cyberbullying; only 25% of students report incidents to teachers. Inputs include legislative backing (Wadeema Law), support from government and international organizations (UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO), funding, trained staff, and ongoing data collection. Core activities involve awareness campaigns, staff training, curriculum integration, and data-driven evaluations. Outputs target heightened awareness and enhanced reporting, while long-term outcomes aim to reduce bullying, improve mental health, and ensure a safer school environment.
Implications
The model is grounded in assumptions that awareness, standardized policies, and parental involvement will improve reporting and intervention. It accounts for cultural and technological factors as potential influences, incorporating a feedback loop for ongoing refinement. This structured, collaborative model highlights Abu Dhabi’s commitment to establishing a non-violent school culture through comprehensive, evidence-based strategies, providing a replicable framework for other regions.
Keywords
Anti-bullying, school safety, mixed-methods
| Please also indicate what kind of contribution it is: | Mixed |
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| Please indicate what type of scientific contribution it is | Mixed method study |
