Sentences with phrase «prevalence of school bullying»

To examine the prevalence of school bullying and to investigate the behavioral, emotional, socio - economic and demographic correlates of bullying behaviors among Indian school going adolescents.

Smith, P.K. (2005), «Definition, types and prevalence of school bullying and violence», in E. Munthe, E. Solli, E.Y. Arne and E. Roland (Eds.)

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At that time, some Christian leaders were recommending that students avoid school on the Day of Silence, a day in April where some gay and lesbian students remain silent during non-class times to dramatize the prevalence of harassment and bullying directed at them.

Conference notes that there is compelling national and international evidence that confirms the prevalence of serious health and safety risks in schools and colleges, including exposure to work - related stressors, excessive working hours, bullying and harassment, asbestos and excessive temperatures.

As one example of the prevalence of the problem, a survey conducted by I - Safe America, an Internet safety organization, found that 37 percent of 1,500 middle - school children questioned acknowledged being bullied or threatened online.

Rigby asked teachers about the nature and prevalence of bullying at their school.

Compared to the general population, school leaders experience a higher prevalence of violence and bullying, a new survey suggests.

Joel Best («Monster Hype,» Feature, Summer 2002) suggests that our study overstates the prevalence of bullying in America's schools.

It also shows that when young adolescents witness situations of bullying in their schools and take action to protect the victim by expressing disapproval to the perpetrators, the prevalence of bullying is likely to decrease.

The application was originally intended to offer students a forum where they could grade the prevalence of bullying at their schools by answering eight close - ended questions about the frequency, variety, and location of bullying, as well as one open - ended question on how they would like to see the issue addressed.

Compared to the general population, school leaders experience a higher prevalence of violence (seven times higher), threats of violence (five times) and bullying (four times).

Authors from other countries have reported the highest prevalence of bullying is among elementary school — aged children.1, 4 The current study examines the prevalence of bullying involvement among elementary school children and its association with school records of attendance, academic achievement test scores, suspension or expulsion, and self - reported measures of psychosocial adjustment.

Conclusions The prevalence of frequent bullying among elementary school children is substantial.

Examines the prevalence of bullying among school children.

The high prevalence of structural violence in school settings facilitates the bullying / victimization dynamics within school.

Unadjusted prevalence of bullying behaviour and health symptoms in 3918 students from schools in New South Wales