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The Effects Of Students’ Perceptions Of Teachers’ Anti-Bullying Behavior On Bullying Vicimization: Is Sense Of School Belonging A Mediator?, Diana M. Doumas, Aida Midgett
The Effects Of Students’ Perceptions Of Teachers’ Anti-Bullying Behavior On Bullying Vicimization: Is Sense Of School Belonging A Mediator?, Diana M. Doumas, Aida Midgett
Counselor Education Faculty Publications and Presentations
This study evaluated the influence of students’ perceptions of teachers’ anti-bullying behavior and sense of school belonging on bullying victimization among elementary school students (N = 110). We used structural equation modeling (SEM) to test a mediational model in which we hypothesized sense of school belonging would mediate the relationship between students’ perceptions of teacher behavior and bullying victimization. Results supported the mediational model, indicating students’ perceptions of teachers’ anti-bullying behavior was positively related to sense of school belonging, which in turn was related to lower levels of bullying victimization. Findings highlight the importance of teachers in fostering a …
Establishing School Counselors As Leaders In Bullying Curriculum Delivery: Evaluation Of A Brief, School-Wide Bystander Intervention, Aida Midgett, Diana M. Doumas, April D. Johnston
Establishing School Counselors As Leaders In Bullying Curriculum Delivery: Evaluation Of A Brief, School-Wide Bystander Intervention, Aida Midgett, Diana M. Doumas, April D. Johnston
Counselor Education Faculty Publications and Presentations
The authors evaluated a brief, school-wide bystander bullying intervention (STAC) designed to establish school counselors as leaders in curriculum delivery. Elementary school students trained in the program reported an increase in perceived knowledge and confidence to act as “defenders,” utilizing the STAC strategies when they observed bullying, and a decrease in bullying victimization and perpetration at a 4-month follow-up. We discuss implications for school counselors.
Training Elementary School Students To Intervene As Peer-Advocates To Stop Bullying At School: A Pilot Study, Aida Midgett, Diana M. Doumas
Training Elementary School Students To Intervene As Peer-Advocates To Stop Bullying At School: A Pilot Study, Aida Midgett, Diana M. Doumas
Counselor Education Faculty Publications and Presentations
The prevalence of bullying among children has prompted the development of school- based programs to address this problem. This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of a brief, standalone bystander bullying program for elementary school students. The purpose to the program was to train students to take action as peer-advocates. After completing the 75-minute program, students reported an increase in their ability to identify what different types of bullying look like, knowledge of bystander intervention strategies, and general confidence intervening as peer-advocates. Furthermore, fifth grade students showed the greatest response to the program. Implications for school counselors as leaders in program …