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Developing A Philosophy About Bullying And Sexual Harassment: Cognitive Coping Strategies Among High School Students, Ellen Delara
Developing A Philosophy About Bullying And Sexual Harassment: Cognitive Coping Strategies Among High School Students, Ellen Delara
Ellen deLara
Bullying or harassment are a part of the everyday experience of many school children in the U.S. Bullying can take many forms and, while not acceptable, is considered almost inevitable. Despite exposure to various anti-bullying programs instituted in the schools, bullying persists and students must figure out how to deal with this phenomenon. This exploratory study investigated the views of secondary school students on bullying and harassment as well as their strategies for handling this form of peer interaction. One hundred twenty-two students (N = 122) from three rural high schools participated in this action research inquiry. The data were …