Bullying: an informative and educational approach to a widespread problem
Graduation Date
2016
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Thesis (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2016
Committee Chair Name
Jennifer Maguire
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Anti-social behaviors, Intolerance, Homophily, Bullying, Externalizing and internalizing behaviors, Social norms, Perpetrators, Peer group, Victims of bullying, Bystanders, Long and short term effects of bullying, Socioeconomic status, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Social Work, Social connectedness, Risk factors
Abstract
Nationwide bullying in schools continues to increase even though it has been shown to be associated with negative outcomes (Swearer, 2011). Bullying affects not only a student's sense of security, but also their academic performance and their health (Swearer, 2011). In recent studies, it was noted that approximately 49% of students in grades 4 through 12 reported being bullied at least once in the previous month (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2015). The purpose of this project is to educate youth about the devastating impact that bullying has on their peers, their community, and themselves. This project will be viewed through a relational theory lens. This paradigm will enable individuals to understand, simulate and act on the reality in which they exist by learning about bullying and its impacts on their peers through a relational paradigm. Through a series of anti-bullying related activities, the intervention will create opportunities for participants to critically think about their preconceived notions of bullying and how it shapes their values, beliefs and behaviors. Activities for this project will be conducted at the Community Youth Center with youth ages 8-12 years. Research demonstrates that this age group is at a higher risk for being either a bully, the victim of bullying, or a bystander when compared with older children. The effectiveness of this project will be evaluated by an oral pre and post-test and through observation.
Recommended Citation
Wright, Stephanie, "Bullying: an informative and educational approach to a widespread problem" (2016). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1692.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1692
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/2r36v0710