Citation

Wiens BA, Dempsey AG. J. School Violence 2009; 8(3): 206-215.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15388220902910599

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Peer victimization has been a focus of both research and prevention program development. This construct is typically measured from the victim and aggressor perspectives. However, prevention programming often includes an additional bystander perspective. The present study evaluated whether questions regarding witnessing peer victimization constitute a unique perspective. Sixth graders receiving a bullying prevention program were surveyed regarding peer victimization from the victim, aggressor, and bystander perspectives. Factor analyses showed that items from the bystander perspective constituted a unique factor. Given the potential role of bystanders in addressing peer victimization, the bystander perspective should be included in future research and evaluation.