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Showing 1 to 20 of 23 for “"Perceptions of Bullying"”.
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Undergraduate education majors' perceptions of bullying
<p>This study intended to focus on the realities of bullying through the eyes of undergraduate education majors. Perceptions on their understanding, and responses to hypothetical situations were examined to get a thorough comprehension about their beliefs on the topic of bullying. The sample of 144 …
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Gender differences in bullying and perceptions of bullying
<p>Bullying is a prevalent and ongoing problem in all schools from elementary school on through college. Previous research has shown that rates of bullying have been on the rise in recent years. High rates of bullying should not be ignored as involvement in bullying can lead to long-lasting, …
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An exploratory investigation of third graders' perceptions of bullying
<p>The purpose of this study is to investigate students' views regarding a variety of topics related to bullying. Different methods were used to gather information regarding the students' opinions. The students shared their ideas through the use of surveys, writing samples, and interviews. This …
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An exploratory investigation of public school teachers' perceptions of bullying
The purpose of this research was to (1) examine teachers' attitudes and perceptions regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying, (HIB) behaviors displayed by public school students, (2) determine changes in teachers attitudes and perceptions regarding HIB as a result of specific training and, …
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Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists' Perceptions of Bullying and its Impact on Learning
Background: Bullying is a form of violence and is described as unwelcome aggressive behavior(s) by unrelated individuals. The prevalence of bullying in the nursing profession has been reported to be as high as 31% in the United States, and has been studied extensively in undergraduate nursing, …
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Risk factors for high school dropouts: do perceptions of bullying play a role?
The current study compared perceptions of bullying experiences among students in a public in-house alternative high school education program for at-risk students with those of the students in the general education population of the same high school. Eleven students enrolled in the alternative high …
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A Qualitative Study: Gendered Perceptions of Bullying among Adolescents at a Boys and Girls Club.
<p>Bullying is a form of peer violence needing extensive research to help understand the differences in gender for the prevention of such behavior. Most research has been performed in school settings and in a quantitative manner. This study was conducted by six researchers in an after-school …
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An Analysis of Virginia Public School Principals' Perceptions of Bullying: Definition, Prevalence, and Training Needs
The perceptions of bullying and the amount of training related to bullying issues experienced by principals was the topic of this study. Elementary principals in the Commonwealth of Virginia were surveyed on their understanding of bullying, the amount of training they received, and what additional …
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Bullying amongst eighth grade students: a comparison of the perceptions of bullying between students and teachers
Bullying is a serious problem in today's world. It is not limited by age, gender or education level. The purpose of this study is to examine the differences of teachers' and students' perceptions of bullying, including the comparison of gender throughout the research. The Swearer Bullying Survey …
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The prevalence and perceptions of bullying in the autistic population: the functionality of social skills training
The current study examined the self-report of bullying experiences and perceptions of high functioning autistic students, as well as the relationship between social functioning and these variables. A sample of 44 children between the ages of 9 and 14 were asked to report their experiences with …
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The Effect of Classroom Bibliotherapeutic Intervention on Perceptions of Bullying Among Teachers of Young Children Aged Four and Five
This paper investigates how the application of bibliotherapeutic intervention affects teachers’ perceptions of bullying in their young students, ages four and five. Bullying has become a serious global concern that has manifested itself in school dropouts, shootings, and suicides. Bibliotherapy is …
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Students' Perceptions of Bullying after the Fact: A Qualitative Study of College Students' Bullying Experiences in Their K-12 Schooling
… witness and participate in various forms of bullying at an alarming rate. As educators we must help create an environment that is conducive for all students to learn. This study examines college students' definitions and perceptions of incidents of bullying that they witnessed, or where …
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Attitudes And Perceptions Of High School Principals With Regard To Bullying In Their Schools
<p>This study examined attitudes and perceptions of high school principals/assistant principals with regard to bullying in their schools. Bullying is a pervasive, unacceptable form of aggression that has negative consequences, both for the bully and the victim. School principals are charged with …
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An examination of bullying within middle school physical education
Although bullying is recognized as a serious problem among adolescents (Spriggs, Iannotti, Nansel, & Haynie, 2007), little is known about bullying within the context of physical education. Utilizing Ecological Systems Theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1977, 1979) as a grounding framework, this investigation …
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An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Custodial Adults' Identity In Addressing Incidences Of Bullying In A High School District
… focused on student safety and the adults’ role of identifying, intervening, addressing, and reducing the incidences of bullying and cyberbullying. The first part presents a process that began with adults in a high school district completing a survey to respond to their perceptions of bullying …
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The nature and extent of bullying in North West secondary schools : investigating pupil and staff perceptions of the problem
Bullying is a widespread problem in schools and a vast amount of research has been conducted on the subject. In order to examine how members of the school community perceive bullying, self-report questionnaires were devised for completion by secondary school pupils from two year groups, teachers …
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Bullying among middle school students
The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in opinions between students and the staff (teachers, non-certified support staff and certified support staff) in a suburban middle school with regard to bullying. The researcher summarized data from a survey administered to 671 participants …
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An exploration of communication and bullying behavior
… examined in-depth interviews, the situational perceptions and self-awareness of individuals who bullied in middle school and/or high school. Research statement one is what motivates an individual to engage in bullying behavior and/or become a bully. Research statement two is the bully’s …
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The complexities of school bullying : perceptions and patterns within Ghanaian classrooms.
… student perspectives to provide an overview of bullying in Ghanaian schools. There are a high number of discrepancies between student's perceptions of bullying, emphasizing the benefits of using both self-reports and peer-reports in bullying research. When defining a bully or a victim as an …
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The Student's Perspective: Exploring Ethnic Group Variances in Bullying Behavior Using Mixed Methods Research
<p>Although bullying is a widely recognized problem among school-aged youth, current research has failed to adequately consider whether ethnicity impacts students' involvement in, and perceptions of, bullying behaviors. This study employed a mixed methodology to examine how an ethnically diverse …
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