1. Introduction and Background to Bullying Today. 2. The Nature and Prevalence of Bullying. 3. Children's Attitudes and Perceptions of Bullying. 4. Personality Characteristics of Bullies and Victims. 5. The Influence of Parents and Families. 6. Peer Victimisation and Health of Children. 7. Gender and Bullying. 8. Culture and Bullying. 9. Countering Bullying in Schools. 10. Bullying Beyond the School. 11. Conclusions; References; Index.
This book takes as its subject matter bullying behaviour in a wide range of settings, including kindergartens, schools, the workplace, in sports and prisons. Examining bullying in each of these areas, it discusses alternative views and perspectives on bullying, helping policy makers and professionals to coordinate their work and so tackle the problem effectively. Dr Ken Rigby draws upon his extensive research into bullying in different countries, societies and social contexts and considers many aspects of victimisation within this broad perspective, including: the defining characteristics of bullying, the harm that bullying does, the role of gender, race and culture, children's and adult's attitudes to, and perceptions of bullying, current views on methods of prevention and intervention.This multi-faceted exploration will help to deepen understanding of bullying in its many manifestations. It also provides practical and critical discussion of suggested ways of tackling bullying for professionals dealing with it in their field, providing valuable guidance in combating an ever-present problem.