A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself. Bullying at school, what we know and what we can do by dan. The results of this extensive research are remarkable. The obpp was first implemented and evaluated by olweus in 1983 as part of a longitudinal study that followed approximately 2,500 school children. Dan olweus receives 2011 apa award for distinguished. Bullying at school is the definitive book on bullyingvictim prob. This should encourage schools and authorities to study the method described and the valuable suggestions made.
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Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Olweus bullying prevention program bullying statistics. Discover book depositorys huge selection of dan olweus books online. Dan olweus, creator of the olweus bullying prevention program, defines bullying in his book, bullying at school. The book is a milestone in the study of bullying at school in that it offers a scientifically evaluated intervention program. Part 1 defines bullying and surveys what is known about bullyvictim problems among school children. Center for the study and prevention of violence, 1999. What we know and what we can do understanding childrens worlds series by dan olweus. Olweuss book provides evidence that his programme of intervention has encouraging results where it has been applied, leading to significant and sustained reductions in direct and indirect bullying. D, has been involved in research and intervention work on bullying among school children and youth for over 40 years. What we know and what we can do by dan olweus, in very good condition.
The intervention package consis ts of the book bullying at school what we know and what we can do olweus, 1993, also in spanish, 1998, olweus core program against bullying and. A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on. About the author dan olweus is professor of psychology at the university of bergen, norway, and it is acknowledged as a leading world authority on problems of bullying and victimization. Bullying is any unwanted aggressive behaviors by another youth or group of youths. The book s introduction sets out the history of research into bullying. What we know and what we can do understanding childrens worlds, and class meetings that matter.
He has conducted research in this area for over 20 years and is regarded as the founding father of research on bully victim problems. A classic text on bullying, dan olweuss 1993 bullying at school, begins with the example of a 16yearold boy who hanged himself after relentless bullying by classmates. Dan olweus, research professor of psychology, affiliated with the research center for health promotion hemil at the university of bergen in norway, has been involved in research and intervention work in the area of bullying problems among schoolchildren and youth. Bullying kids have always treated each other this way. He has conducted research in this area for over 20 years and is regarded as the founding father of research on bullyvictim problems. He published the first systematic study of bullying perpetrated by teachers towards students, published in 1996. Dan olweus, research professor of psychology at the university of bergen in norway, is a worldleading expert on bullying problems. Dan olweus books list of books by author dan olweus. Describes basic facts and common myths about bullying. The book gives practical advice to school principals, teachers, and parents on how to implement a whole school approach to bullying, and contains a valuable guide to help teachers and parents recognize if a child is being victimized or bullies others. Bullying at school by dan olweus, 9780631192411, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It is a program of some duration, since it says it can be effective with younger students in as little as 8 months, and with older students may require several years. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read bullying at school. What we know and what we can do understanding childrens worlds 1st paperback printing by olweus, dan isbn.
Already in 1970, he started a largescale project which is now generally regarded as the first scientific study of bullyvictim problems in the world. Olweus initiated the worlds first systematic bullying research. The olweus bullying prevention program is designed for students in grades 310, and its adaptation to high school can be discussed. What we know and what we can do, 7 has been translated into 20 languages.
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