ERIC Number: EJ1221184
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Publication Date: 2019-Jul
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A Pilot Evaluation of the Social Validity of a Bullying Bystander Program Adapted for High School Students
Doumas, Diana M.; Midgett, Aida; Watts, April D.
Psychology in the Schools, v56 n7 p1101-1116 Jul 2019
Although school-based programs are effective at decreasing bullying, the majority of studies have been conducted with elementary and middle school students. We conducted a pilot study using a randomized controlled design investigating the social validity of a brief, bullying bystander program adapted to be age-appropriate for high school students (N = 65). Results indicated that high school students in the intervention group perceived the program to be acceptable and relevant and reported greater increases in knowledge (?[superscript 2][subscript p] = 0.27) and confidence to intervene (?[superscript 2][subscript p] = 0.27) in bullying situations compared to students in the control group. Despite being trained in the use of four intervention strategies, students reported using two of the strategies infrequently. Additionally, we found a significant difference between the intervention and control group for only one strategy ([phi] = -0.44). This study provides partial support for the social validity of the adapted program. Implications for implementing the program at the high school level are discussed.
Descriptors: Bullying, High School Students, After School Programs, Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Student Role, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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