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Should I Stand By Or Stand Up? Differences In Bullying Bystander Decision Making, Lyndsay Masters
Should I Stand By Or Stand Up? Differences In Bullying Bystander Decision Making, Lyndsay Masters
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Over 80% of students have been a bystander to bullying at school. Bystanders who witness bullying may choose to “stand up” against the bully and support the victim personally, encourage intervention from peers or adults, join in with the bullying or “stand by” passively without involvement. These decisions may be influenced by a variety of personal, social and environmental factors. This study proposes that bullying bystanders differ across specific factors according to their decision to intervene or not intervene. Archived data from a culturally-representative sample of 482 middle-school students were used and analyzed from a person-oriented approach. Data represented the …
Mental Health And Safety In Schools: Children’S Perceptions And Experiences, Larissa K. Pipe
Mental Health And Safety In Schools: Children’S Perceptions And Experiences, Larissa K. Pipe
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The current study employed an exploratory analysis of children’s perceptions of safety, mental health and experiences with bullying in school. Secondary data from surveys administered to a Southwestern Ontario school board was used to gather frequency data in addition to exploring the associations between mental health, feelings of safety and experiences with bullying. Furthermore, a photovoice component was administered in a select school, intended to gain a deeper understanding of what leads children to feel safe and unsafe, while in school. Results highlight the number of children experiencing mental health concerns as well as the importance of support systems for …