Bullying prevention and intervention in education through the visual arts: an instrumental case study

<p>According to the American Educational Research Association (AERA) (2013) bullying is one of the greatest health risks to children and young adults in the United States. It is harmful in its impact to the victim, the bystander, and the bully and is often less visible and less identifiable than other public health concerns. The effects on victims, offenders, and bystanders can be long lasting and can affect an individual’s development (AERA, 2013).</p> <p>The impact of bullying on education is profound. As a result of bullying, a child’s academic achievement can be greatly affected (Petrosino, Guckenburg, & DeVoe, 2010). As mandated by law, school districts have implemented the required intervention programs that stimulate conversation but do not provide a lasting effect. While there are currently many intervention programs in schools, the arts must be included and be an active part of any program.</p> <p>The purpose of this instrumental case study is to understand, explore, and provide insight into the interventions used in conventional districts where art education is not used as well as those districts that do employ the visual arts as interventions for bullies, victims, and bystanders. I will also examine the differences and similarities between the two disciplines, art education, and art therapy and will explore the role of each.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D. Educational Leadership

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Neglia, Eugene

Contributors dc:contributor

• Graziano, Jane
• Johnson, Ane Turner
• Greh, Deborah

• Art Education
• Art Therapy
• Bullying
• NJHIB
• Bullying in schools; Art therapy for children
• Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/894

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1893