Peer Harassment in School
The Plight of the Vulnerable and Victimized
Jaana Juvonen and Sandra Graham
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Many youngsters are targets of verbal and physical
abuse or social ostracism at some point during their school careers, and a minority are
repeatedly victimized by their peers. Which students become the targets of aggressive
behavior, and why? What are the psychological and health consequences of victimization? Of
crucial importance, what can school professionals do to help? This volume brings together
leading investigators to present the latest psychological research on chronically
victimized children and adolescents. Chapters review conceptual and methodological issues,
identify developmental differences in types of harassment, and explore various reaction
patterns associated with victimization. Findings are presented on the correlates and
consequences of harassment, from peer rejection to compromised mental and physical health,
as well as its role in peer group dynamics. Highlighting the practical implications of
current research, the volume discusses a number of school-based prevention and
intervention approaches.
434 Pages
Publication Date: January 2001
ORDER CODE: GP0627B
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