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Lillie B Huddleston¹, Kris Varjas, Joel Meyers

¹Georgia State University, Counseling and Psychological Services, Atlanta, GA.

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This case study details a culture-specific intervention for a middle school bully, showing reduced negative behaviors and high acceptability. The findings offer valuable insights for bullying prevention policies and practices.

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Area of Science:

Child Psychology
Public Health
Educational Interventions

Background:

Bullying is a significant public health issue requiring effective prevention strategies and interventions.
Existing research necessitates a robust database for policies and interventions targeting bullying.
This study addresses the need for tailored interventions for individuals exhibiting bullying behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case study of an individualized intervention for a middle school student identified as a bully.
To describe the application of the Participatory Culture-Specific Intervention Model (PCSIM) in a school setting.
To evaluate the acceptability, integrity, and efficacy of the intervention using mixed methods.

Main Methods:

An individualized intervention was implemented with a seventh-grade student using the PCSIM.
The intervention incorporated psychoeducational sessions and consultations with the student, parent, and school personnel.
A mixed-methods approach, including qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, was employed for evaluation.

Main Results:

Qualitative and quantitative data revealed a reduction in internalizing, externalizing, and bullying behaviors.
Stakeholders reported a high degree of acceptability and treatment integrity for the intervention.
The case study illustrates the successful design, implementation, and evaluation of the intervention.

Conclusions:

The intervention demonstrated positive effects by addressing the specific needs of the bully within their environmental context.
The use of mixed methods effectively documented the intervention's acceptability, integrity, and efficacy.
Findings have implications for policy and practice in treating students identified as bullies and suggest future research directions.