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Bullying and School Violence.
Daniel J Flannery1, Seth J Scholer2, Ivette Noriega1
1Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 11402 Bellflower Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|October 21, 2023
Summary
Traditional bullying remains stable, but cyberbullying is rising rapidly among youth, posing significant health risks. School-based programs with supportive adults and services can effectively reduce bullying behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Adolescent Health
- School Psychology
Background:
- Traditional bullying rates are stable at 30%, while cyberbullying affects 46% of youth, indicating a growing concern.
- Bullying has severe, long-term physical and mental health consequences, particularly for vulnerable youth populations.
- While bullying is a serious issue, it is not identified as the primary risk factor for mass school shootings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the current landscape of bullying, including traditional and cyberbullying trends.
- To highlight the health impacts of bullying on young people.
- To outline effective prevention strategies and the role of pediatricians.
Main Methods:
- Review of current research on bullying prevalence and consequences.
- Analysis of school-based intervention program effectiveness.
- Examination of the relationship between bullying and school violence.
Main Results:
- Cyberbullying rates are increasing significantly among youth.
- School-based, multi-component prevention programs demonstrate effectiveness in reducing bullying.
- Pediatricians are crucial for identifying, intervening, and advocating regarding bullying.
Conclusions:
- Effective bullying reduction requires comprehensive school-based strategies.
- Pediatricians are vital in addressing bullying's impact on child and adolescent health.
- While a concern, bullying's direct link to mass shootings requires further investigation.
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