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Citation

Fitzpatrick KM, Dulin AJ, Piko BF. J. Sch. Health 2007; 77(1): 16-22.

Affiliation

Main 231, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, American School Health Association, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1746-1561.2007.00157.x

PMID

17212755

Abstract

Background: The primary purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of bullying among a sample of African American adolescents and the risk factors associated with odds that a student engages in bullying behavior. Methods: Using a self-report school-based survey, 1542 African American adolescents from a single school district (grades 5-12) living in a midsized, Southern metropolitan region, were asked questions regarding bullying behavior and risk behaviors. A response rate of nearly 80% was obtained. Results: Our results indicate that bullying behavior was higher among this group of African American adolescents than reported for other general student populations (8-12%). In addition, age, family violence, negative peer relationships, and behavioral risks all contributed to increased odds of students reporting bullying behavior. Conclusions: Our findings underscore the importance of intervention at an early age. Whether the intervention is in a formal or nonformal setting, specialists along with teachers, parents, and siblings need to begin a multipronged approach (data collection, training/education of school personnel, curriculum development, etc) to address the causes and consequences of bullying among adolescents.



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