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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 27
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The Effects of an Empathy Building Program on Bullying Behavior
Stanbury, Stacey; Bruce, Mary Alice; Jain, Sachin; Stellern, John
Journal of School Counseling, v7 n2 2009
This article discusses the development, implementation, and effects of a middle school empathy building program that was designed to reduce bullying behavior. Results show that participants in the intervention group reported engaging in significantly less bullying behavior as compared to the control group, and the program was particularly effective for the female participants. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Bullying, Empathy, Program Development, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Middle School Students, Student Participation, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Antisocial Behavior, Gender Differences, Early Adolescents, Aggression, Violence, Peer Relationship
Journal of School Counseling. Montana State University, College of Education, Health and Human Development, P.O. Box 172940, Bozeman, MT 59717. Tel: 406-994-4133; Fax: 406-994-1854; e-mail: ehhddean@montana.edu; Web site: http://jsc.montana.edu
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Grade 7; Grade 8; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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