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Citation

Warren K, nderson-Butcher D. J. School Violence 2005; 4(1): 29-45.

Affiliation

College of Social Work, Ohio State University

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J202v04n01_03

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This exploratory study uses observations of the aggressive behavior of elementary school boys during three successive recess periods to test the hypothesis that aggressive behavior can spread between recess periods through peer contagion. If this hypothesis is correct, aggressive behaviors during the second recess period should mediate any correlation between aggressive behaviors during the first and third periods. Structural equation modeling supports the mediating role of the second period. This finding suggests that peer contagion in aggressive behaviors can occur quite rapidly and adds theoretical support to the use of proactive interventions within schools that curtail aggressive behaviors before they have the opportunity to spread. Implications for schools related to supervision in unstructured settings throughout the school day are discussed.

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