The Psychology of School Bullying

Why do children get involved with bullying? Does cyberbullying differ from traditional bullying? How can bullying at school be prevented?The Psychology of School Bullying explores what bullying is and what factors lead to children playing roles as bullies, victims, defenders, bystanders or even some combination of these The book examines proactive strategies to reduce the likelihood of bullying happening in school, but also looks at what action the school could take if bullying incidents do occur.As bullying can have such far-reaching consequences and sometimes tragic outcomes, it is vital to grasp how and why it happens, and The Psychology of School Bullying shows how improved knowledge and understanding can lead to effective interventions.

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• Authors: Peter K Smith, Peter K. Smith, Peter K. (Goldsmiths University of London Smith, Professor Peter K (Goldsmiths College Unive Smith, Professor Peter K (Goldsmiths College University of London) Smith, Professor Peter K (Goldsmiths University of Smith, Professor Peter K (Goldsmiths University of London UK) Smith
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 14.11.2018
• EAN: 9781138699403
• ISBN: 978-1-138-69940-3
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 8 mm
• Series: The Psychology of Everything; The Psychology of Everything
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / General, Educational psychology, Child & developmental psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Bullying & Anti-Bullying Strategies