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Informationen zum Autor Sally Kuykendall , PhD, is professor of health services at Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA, and an independent evaluator of public health programs. Klappentext This important text presents bullying as a health issue and proposes effective strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention based on current scientific research of aggressive behaviors. Bullying goes far beyond typical treatments of the topic by presenting an overview of the research concerning the causes, symptoms, and prevalence of bullying to illustrate how it is not simply a social issue but both a genuine medical and health issue. The author draws upon both clinical data and her own extensive experience observing children's interactions on school playgrounds and from interviewing parents, teachers, administrators, and children themselves to reach conclusions about evidence-based prevention and treatment.The work provides a deeper understanding of bullying by presenting biological and psychological theories of aggression, describing why bystanders who witness bullying react in the way that they do, offering novel ways to deal with the problem, and presenting proven methods that concerned bystanders of all ages can employ to break bullying behaviors-without increasing their own risk. It provides information of great relevance to students, parents, counselors, educators, teaching assistants, and administrators. "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 Inhaltsverzeichnis 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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Sally Kuykendall, PhD, is professor of health services at Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA, and an independent evaluator of public health programs.
