Citation

Peterson L, Rigby K. J. Adolesc. 1999; 22(4): 481-492.

Affiliation

University of South Australia, Underdale Campus, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1006/jado.1999.0242

PMID

10469512

Abstract

To counter bullying at an Australian coeducational secondary school, staff and students co-operated in developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures. Questionnaires assessing the incidence of bullying and related attitudes were completed by students in Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 in 1995 and again in 1997. Significant reductions in levels of victimization were recorded for Year 7 students only. Significantly increased support for anti-bullying initiatives was found among senior students (Years 10 and 11). Anti-bullying activities directed and undertaken by students themselves received most approval from peers.

Language: en