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This new book, by a leading international expert on the topic, brings together the cumulative knowledge acquired and the latest research findings in the area, with a global perspective especially covering research in Europe, North America, Australasia, and Asia. It will appeal to those taking academic courses in psychology, social work, educational psychology, child clinical psychology and psychiatry, and teacher training, but it will also be of interest to parents and teachers too. Understanding School Bullying: Its Nature and Prevention Strategies should be indispensable reading for these groups and more; in fact, anyone concerned with the well-being of children and young people everywhere.
School bullying as a personal issue, a practical issue and a research program
What we mean by bullying, and a history of research on school bullying.
How we can find out about bullying
Basic knowledge about school bullying and cyber bullying
Who is at risk, and what are the effects?
Coping with bullying and the success of interventions
Acting to reduce bullying and the status of the research program
"Understanding School Bullying offers a refreshingly clear account of the wealth of insights gained over a quarter of a century of research. As Smith’s comprehensive review convincingly shows, much has been learned and much of this has been put to good use in improving children’s wellbeing. This is surely essential reading for any researcher concerned with bullying, childhood or life at school."
- Sonia Livingstone, London School of Economics and Political Science, author of Children, Risk and Safety Online
"Peter Smith’s new book will occupy a prominent place on my bookshelf. It provides a thorough and highly readable discussion of the breadth of research on school bullying. Dr. Smith includes discussions of important challenges related to research on this topic along with an excellent review of important studies and findings. This unique volume has influenced my thinking about the direction of my own research. The book will be an invaluable resource for researchers, consumers of research, and others who seek a research-based understanding of this important topic."
- Sheri Bauman, University of Arizona
"Understanding School Bullying offers a refreshingly clear account of the wealth of insights gained over a quarter of a century of research. As Smith’s comprehensive review convincingly shows, much has been learned and much of this has been put to good use in improving children’s wellbeing. This is surely essential reading for any researcher concerned with bullying, childhood or life at school."
- Sonia Livingstone, London School of Economics and Political Science, author of Children, Risk and Safety Online
"Peter Smith’s new book will occupy a prominent place on my bookshelf. It provides a thorough and highly readable discussion of the breadth of research on school bullying. Dr. Smith includes discussions of important challenges related to research on this topic along with an excellent review of important studies and findings. This unique volume has influenced my thinking about the direction of my own research. The book will be an invaluable resource for researchers, consumers of research, and others who seek a research-based understanding of this important topic."
- Sheri Bauman, University of Arizona
