TITLE

Identification of School Bullies by Survey Methods

AUTHOR(S)

Cole, Joanna C. M.; Cornell, Dewey G.; Sheras, Peter

PUB. DATE

April 2006

SOURCE

Professional School Counseling;Apr2006, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p305

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

How can middle school counselors identify bullies? This study compared two methods of identifying bullies in a sample of 386 middle school students. A peer nomination survey identified many more bullies than did student self-report. Moreover, self-reported and peer-nominated bullies differed in their types of bullying behaviors, level of general self-concept, attitudes toward aggression, and disciplinary infractions. Overall, this study raises concern about reliance on student self-report and supports the use of peer nomination as a means of identifying school bullies. These findings have implications for school counselors in undertaking efforts to reduce school bullying.

ACCESSION #

20547740

Tags: STUDENT counselors;  EDUCATIONAL counseling;  SURVEYS;  BULLYING;  SCHOOL violence;  LIFE skills

 

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