Together Against Bullying The Influence of Bullying Intervention on the Behaviour of German 5th Graders
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2023-07-07
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The objective of this research is to examine the effectiveness of an intervention program targeting bullying in German fifth-grade students. The study aims to assess the intervention’s impact on reducing instances of both being bullied (victimisation) and engaging in bullying behaviour (perpetration), while also measuring the improvement in empathy levels and the overall classroom climate. With this study, the knowledge regarding effective components of bullying is expanded upon and a step towards an education without bullying is taken. Overall, the data of 79 pupils between the ages of 10-12 years was analysed. Based on previous studies, it was hypothesised that a decrease in victimisation and perpetration will be observed after the intervention. Additionally, an increase in empathy and an improvement in the class climate was expected. The hypotheses were partially confirmed, the results show some significant differences between the measures of the pre and post examination. From this it can be said that in the current sample a decrease in perpetration was observed and a surprising worse class climate was detected. No significant difference between the empathy and victimisation scores was observed in the current sample. The social impact of this study lies within gaining more knowledge about the effectiveness of bullying interventions that focus on the class climate and empathy of pupils. Additionally, it is deemed socially important to find out which interventions are effective in reducing bullying, considering the lasting negative impact bullying can have on an individual’s life.
Keywords: Bullying, Aggressive Behaviour, Prevention, Adolescence, Classroom, Empathy, Class Climate
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Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen