Main description:

Multiperspectivity on School Bullying is unique in providing a comprehensive account of school bullying from the perspectives of schools, teachers, parents, students and institutional authorities. It identifies diverse viewpoints and discusses their implications for addressing bullying and thereby improving the mental health and well-being of children.

Drawing on findings from studies conducted in a wide range of countries, including those undertaken by the author in his own country, Australia, this book examines experiences of bullying and debates around how bullying can be best understood, managed and discouraged. It outlines what is needed before an agreed understanding of the problem can be reached and more effective anti-bullying programs devised and implemented. The book examines both historical and cultural factors relating to bullying and violence; major theoretical and research perspectives on bullying; views of different social groups affected by bullying; and how different institutional authorities view school bullying. It highlights the need for a multiperspectivity approach to bullying, taking into account and evaluating a variety of viewpoints that are currently held.

This book will be of great interest to academics, researchers and students in the fields of bullying, wellbeing and mental health in schools. It will also be valuable reading for educational leaders around the globe.

Contents:

Chapter 1: General Introduction

PART ONE- Multiperspectivity, bullying and history

Chapter 2: Multiperspectivity

Chapter 3: Defining bullying

Chapter 4. Historical and cultural perspectives.

PART TWO - Diverse perceptions of school bullying

Chapter 5: Theory and Research Perspectives

Chapter 6: Perspectives of Teachers

Chapter 7 Perspectives of Students

Chapter 8: Perspectives of Parents

Chapter 9: Perspectives of institutional and other authorities

Chapter 10: Reflections