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Erschienen in: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology 5/2018

22.11.2017 | Invited Reviews

Why do children and adolescents bully their peers? A critical review of key theoretical frameworks

verfasst von: Hannah J. Thomas, Jason P. Connor, James G. Scott

Erschienen in: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology | Ausgabe 5/2018

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Abstract

Bullying is a significant public health problem for children and adolescents worldwide. Evidence suggests that both being bullied (bullying victimisation) and bullying others (bullying perpetration) are associated with concurrent and future mental health problems. The onset and course of bullying perpetration are influenced by individual as well as systemic factors. Identifying effective solutions to address bullying requires a fundamental understanding of why it occurs. Drawing from multi-disciplinary domains, this review provides a summary and synthesis of the key theoretical frameworks applied to understanding and intervening on the issue of bullying. A number of explanatory models have been used to elucidate the dynamics of bullying, and broadly these correspond with either system (e.g., social-ecological, family systems, peer-group socialisation) or individual-level (e.g., developmental psychopathology, genetic, resource control, social-cognitive) frameworks. Each theory adds a unique perspective; however, no single framework comprehensively explains why bullying occurs. This review demonstrates that the integration of theoretical perspectives achieves a more nuanced understanding of bullying which is necessary for strengthening evidence-based interventions. Future progress requires researchers to integrate both the systems and individual-level theoretical frameworks to further improve current interventions. More effective intervention across different systems as well as tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individuals directly involved in bullying will reduce exposure to a key risk factor for mental health problems.
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Metadaten
Titel
Why do children and adolescents bully their peers? A critical review of key theoretical frameworks
verfasst von
Hannah J. Thomas
Jason P. Connor
James G. Scott
Publikationsdatum
22.11.2017
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology / Ausgabe 5/2018
Print ISSN: 0933-7954
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-9285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-017-1462-1

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