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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780221903321

Titolo

Bullying in American schools : a social-ecological perspective on prevention and intervention / / edited by Dorothy L. Espelage, Susan M. Swearer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Mahwah, N.J. : , : L. Erlbaum Associates, , 2004

ISBN

1-135-62442-9

1-283-24121-8

9786613241214

1-4106-0970-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (408 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

EspelageDorothy L (Dorothy Lynn)

SwearerSusan M

Disciplina

371.5/8

Soggetti

Bullying in schools - United States - Prevention

Bullying in schools - United States - Psychological aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Individual characteristics associated with bullying -- pt. 2. Peer characteristics associated with bullying -- pt. 3. Classroom characteristics associated with bullying -- pt. 4. Beyond the classroom : considering school climate, family relationships, social support, and innovative school partnerships.

Sommario/riassunto

Much of our knowledge about bullying behaviors comes from research conducted over the past several decades in Europe, Australia, and Canada. Until the past decade, research in the United States has lagged behind our European, Australian, and Canadian counterparts. This book seeks to fill this void by forwarding research on bullying across contexts conducted with American participants. This book is an exciting compilation of research on bullying in school-aged youth conducted across the United States by a representative group of researchers, including developmental, social, counseling, school,