Foody, Mairead and Samara, Muthanna and O’Higgins Norman, James
(2017)
Bullying and cyberbullying studies in the
school-aged population on the island of Ireland:
A meta-analysis.
British Journal of Educational Psychology, 87 (4).
pp. 535-557.
ISSN 0007-0998
Abstract
Background. Bullying research has gained a substantial amount of interest in recent
years because of the implications for child and adolescent development.
Aim and sample. We conducted a meta-analysis of traditional and cyberbullying
studies in the Republic and North of Ireland to gain an understanding of prevalence rates
and associated issues (particularly psychological correlates and intervention strategies)
among young people (primary and secondary school students).
Method. Four electronic databases were searched (PsychArticles, ERIC, PsychInfo and
Education Research Complete) for studies of traditional bullying and cyberbullying
behaviours (perpetrators, victims or both) published between January 1997 and April
2016.
Results. Afinal sample of 39 articles fit our selection criteria.CMAsoftware was used to
estimate a pooled prevalence rate for traditional/cyberbullying victimization and
perpetration. A systematic review on the psychological impacts for all types of bullying
and previously used interventions in an Irish setting is also provided.
Conclusions. The results demonstrate the influence moderating factors (e.g., assessment
tools, answer scale, time frame) have on reported prevalence rates. These results
are discussed in light of current studies, and points for future research are considered.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
bullying;
cyberbullying;
victimization;
Republic of Ireland;
Northern Ireland; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology |
| Item ID: |
11538 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12163 |
| Depositing User: |
IR Editor
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| Date Deposited: |
30 Oct 2019 15:51 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
British Journal of Educational Psychology |
| Publisher: |
Wiley (British Psychological Society) |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| URI: |
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| Use Licence: |
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