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The development of bullying
Debra Pepler1, Wendy Craig, Depeng Jiang
1Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Canada. pepler@yorku.ca
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
|August 22, 2008
Summary
Bullying is recognized as harmful, with persistent cases indicating psycho-social issues. This research explores bullying development, risk factors, and effective intervention strategies for children and youth.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Growing recognition of bullying as a significant issue impacting children's well-being.
- Research highlights persistent bullying as a potential indicator of underlying psycho-social problems.
- Understanding the developmental trajectories and risk factors associated with bullying is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe longitudinal research on the development of bullying behaviors in children and youth.
- To examine diverse risk factors contributing to different pathways of bullying.
- To consider and propose intervention strategies for addressing bullying problems.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal research design to track bullying development over time.
- Analysis of risk factors associated with various bullying pathways.
- Review and consideration of intervention strategies for affected youth.
Main Results:
- The study details the developmental course of bullying.
- Identified are various risk factors linked to different bullying trajectories.
- Intervention strategies are considered for practical application.
Conclusions:
- Persistent bullying in children and youth is linked to significant psycho-social challenges.
- Understanding developmental pathways and risk factors is key to effective intervention.
- The research informs strategies to address and prevent bullying in young populations.
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