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Author:   Sally Kuykendall (Saint Joseph's University, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Greenwood Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9781440800276

ISBN 10:   1440800278
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   17 October 2012
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Section I 1 Bullying is a Health Issue The Definition of Health How Researchers Study Bullying The History of Bullying Research Major Historical Events and Bullying School Attacks and Bullying Suicides and Bullying 2 The Definition of Bullying An Imbalance of Power Purposeful and Chronic Confusion with Other Harmful Behaviors Bystander Behavior Forms of Attack Physical Bullying Verbal and Nonverbal Bullying Psychological Bullying 3 Prevalence Differences by Age and Gender High-Risk Groups 4 Diagnosis Symptoms of Victimization Symptoms of Perpetration 5 Health Consequences Consequences of Victimization Consequences of Perpetration Consequences of Combined Victimization and Perpetration Consequences of Witnessing Bullying Financial Consequences to Schools and Communities 6 Causes of Bullying Biological Frustration–Aggression Narcissistic Personality Adolescent Development Violence as a Learned Behavior Moral Development Incongruent Styles of Relating Henchmen: Why Others Obey the Bully Genovese Syndrome Institutionalized Bullying The Community 7 Treatment and Prevention Emergency Medical Care Emotional Support of Victims Preventing Further Attacks Healing after the Trauma Developing Supportive Friendships Offender Services Building Empathy Bystanders The Role of Parents Discussing Bullying and Expectations of Behavior Support in Building Positive Friendships Preventing Violence-Related Behaviors Restricted Access to Firearms Limiting Exposure to Media Violence Educators Classroom Management Handling Incidents of Bullying with Dignity and Respect Threat Assessment Evidence-Based Programs Pediatric Health Care Providers Laws Recommendations from the World Health Organization Truth and Reconciliation Section II Controversies and Issues Section III Resources Glossary References Index

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<p> This multifaceted biopsychosocial approach is complex but, for sure, relevant. A great resource for students conducting research, adults looking to intercede in the cycle of abuse, or victims looking for recourse. - <p>Booklist

This multifaceted biopsychosocial approach is complex but, for sure, relevant. A great resource for students conducting research, adults looking to intercede in the cycle of abuse, or victims looking for recourse. * Booklist * Overall, this is an excellent resource, both for the content it contains and for the recommendations for additional research. It will be of most use in the hands of school counselors, parents, educators, administrators, and students—anyone on the front lines of this growing problem. * ARBA *

"""This multifaceted biopsychosocial approach is complex but, for sure, relevant. A great resource for students conducting research, adults looking to intercede in the cycle of abuse, or victims looking for recourse."" - Booklist ""Overall, this is an excellent resource, both for the content it contains and for the recommendations for additional research. It will be of most use in the hands of school counselors, parents, educators, administrators, and students—anyone on the front lines of this growing problem."" - ARBA"

Author Information

Sally Kuykendall, PhD, is chair and associate professor in the Health Services Department at Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA.

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