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Gordon W Blood1, Ingrid M Blood
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa., USA.
Victims of school bullying are seeking help from speech-language pathologists (SLPs). While SLPs recognize bullying as a problem, many feel unprepared to intervene, highlighting a need for better training and defined roles in addressing student bullying.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- School Health
Background:
- Antibullying initiatives emphasize shared responsibility among school personnel for fostering positive school climates.
- The role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in addressing school bullying remains underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if victims of bullying seek assistance from SLPs.
- To assess SLPs' preparedness and perceptions regarding bullying intervention.
- To understand SLPs' perceived responsibilities and current intervention strategies for bullying.
Main Methods:
- A mailed survey was distributed to 418 school-based speech-language pathologists.
- The survey included a questionnaire and a scale assessing bullying intervention strategies.
Main Results:
- 14.6% of SLPs reported victims directly disclosing bullying experiences.
- Over 84% of SLPs acknowledged bullying as a prevalent school issue.
- Less than half (46.7%) of SLPs felt adequately prepared to address bullying, with some citing scope of practice limitations.
Conclusions:
- This study is the first large-scale report of victims directly seeking help from SLPs for bullying.
- SLPs acknowledge bullying as a significant problem but lack confidence and feel unprepared for intervention.
- There is a need for enhanced training and clearer guidelines for SLPs to effectively address bullying within their professional roles.
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