In recent years, educational institutions across Europe have been experiencing a substantial increase in classroom ethnic diversity, prompting investigation of its' impact on classroom social dynamics and peer bullying. The aim of the present study was to investigate the moderating role of students' minority status and classroom climate (i.e., classroom peer support, classroom moral...
THEORETICAL BACKGROUND: Children with a non-Western background may experience racist bullying early in life, leading to both short- and long-term health issues. Bystanders play a crucial role in supporting victims of racist bullying, but they often do not know how to respond appropriately.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe the experiences and reactions of primary school pupils in The...
Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) of youth has become a growing concern for parents, schools, communities, and law enforcement. A large proportion of IBSA involves exploitation by acquaintances, peers, and romantic partners. Law enforcement professionals often struggle with how to best respond to peer-perpetrated IBSA that is reported to them. Arrest is often not a viable or optimal response,...
Theoretical Background and Objective:
Online racism is a growing societal challenge in Ireland, with significant implications for
understanding online hate overall. From a social ecological standpoint, existing research has
extensively addressed victimology and socio-political underpinnings of online racism, but there
remains key gaps in understanding the psychological profiles of...
Background: Research highlights that individuals from multiple-minority groups, such as LGBTQ people of color, often experience stigma-based bullying and discrimination, leading to adverse mental health outcomes. Protective factors, such as social support and school safety can help buffer these effects. This study explores the risk (enacted stigma) and protective factors of suicidal outcomes...
