Introduction. The objective of this presentation is to describe a longitudinal study of the associations among school climate, mental health, and peer victimization. A systematic review of studies between 2000-2017 found quantitative and qualitative support for the association between school climate and mental health, but noted a need for longitudinal and contextual factors that may impact the...
This paper presents the ‘Action’ developed during the final cycle of a Participatory Action Research (PAR) study exploring a socio-ecological approach to gender bullying at a co-educational private day and boarding school (Doyle and O’Brien, forthcoming). We constructed a knowledgebase by mapping human (students, teachers and support staff) intra-actions with different discourses, objects,...
Banter represents a common interactional style characteristic of close relationships. Between friends banter can promote cohesion (Dynel, 2008) but behaviours often appear aggressive manifesting as reciprocal exchanges of insults and teases. A fine and subjective line exists between banter behaviours and bullying (Betts & Spenser, 2017) impacting their management in schools. This study...
What do adults pass by.
What is it we do not see? What is it we do not act upon?
A survey of employees practices in kindergarden and school to ensure children are safe and taken care of.
The purpose of the survey is not primarly to ask teachers to assess the children´s learning environment, but were the questions become A starting point for reflecting upon one´s own practise and...
Background: Cybervictimization and past bullying experiences have been associated with adverse mental health outcomes among youth. While traditional bullying has well-documented long-term psychological effects, the role of cybervictimization remains less clear.
Aim: This study examines the independent and interactive effects of cybervictimization and past bullying experiences on youth’s...
