Bullying in American Schools: A Social-Ecological Perspective on Prevention and Intervention

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• Bullying in American Schools - A Social-Ecological Perspective on Prevention and Intervention *
• Title Page *
• Contents vii
• Foreword xi
• Contributors xv
• About the Editors xxi
• 1 - Introduction: a Social-Ecological Framework of Bullying Among Youth 1
• References *
• I - Individual Characteristics Associated with Bullying 13
• 2 - Gender Differences in Bullying: Moving Beyond Mean Level Differences 15
• References *
• 3 - Empathy, Caring, and Bullying: Toward an Understanding of Complex Associations 37
• References *
• 4 - Internalizing Problems in Students Involved in Bullying and Victimization: Implications for Intervention 63
• References *
• II - Peer Characteristics Associated with Bullying 85

• Bullying in American Schools - A Social-Ecological Perspective on Prevention and Intervention *
• Title Page *
• Contents vii
• Foreword xi
• Contributors xv
• About the Editors xxi
• 1 - Introduction: a Social-Ecological Framework of Bullying Among Youth 1
• References *
• I - Individual Characteristics Associated with Bullying 13
• 2 - Gender Differences in Bullying: Moving Beyond Mean Level Differences 15
• References *
• 3 - Empathy, Caring, and Bullying: Toward an Understanding of Complex Associations 37
• References *
• 4 - Internalizing Problems in Students Involved in Bullying and Victimization: Implications for Intervention 63
• References *
• II - Peer Characteristics Associated with Bullying 85
• 5 - Peer Ecologies of Aggression and Bullying 87
• References 102
• 6 - Part of the Solution and Part of the Problem: the Role of Peers in Bullying, Dominance, and Victimization During the Transition from Primary School Through Secondary School 107
• References *
• III - Classroom Characteristics Associated with Bullying 119
• 7 - Teachers' Attitudes Toward Bullying 121
• References *
• 8 - Bullying Among Young Children: the Influence of Peers and Teachers 141
• References *
• 9 - Classroom Ecologies That Support or Discourage Bullying 161
• References *
• IV - Beyond the Classroom: Considering School Climate, Family Relationships, Social Support, and Innovative School Partnerships 185
• 10 - The Effects of School Climate on Changes in Aggressive and Other Behaviors Related to Bullying 187
• References *
• 11 - The Role of Social Support in the Lives of Bullies, Victims, and Bully-Victims 211
• References *
• 12 - The Impact of Family Relationships on School Bullies and Victims 227
• References *
• 13 - Home-School Collaboration and Bullying: an Ecological Approach to Increase Social Competence in Children and Youth 245
• References *
• 14 - Outcome Measures to Assess the Effectiveness of Bullying-Prevention Programs in the Schools 269
• References *
• V - Effective Prevention and Intervention Programs 295
• 15 - Elementary School Bully Busters Program: Understanding Why Children Bully and What to Do About It 297
• References *
• 16 - Expect Respect: a School-Based Intervention to Promote Awareness and Effective Responses to Bullying and Sexual Harassment 327
• References *
• 17 - Implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in American Schools: Lessons Learned from the Field 351
• References 363
• Author Index 365
• Subject Index 381