Multiperspectivity on School Bullying: One Pair of Eyes is Not Enough (The Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Adolescents) - Softcover

Rigby, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032081066 ISBN 13: 9781032081069

Publisher: Routledge, 2023

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Ken Rigby, OAM, is Adjunct Professor at the University of South Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032081066
• ISBN 13: 9781032081069
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192