Assessing BullyVictim Problems in Preschool Children : A Multimethod Approach
Joint Authors
Andreou, Eleni
Botsoglou, Kafenia
Vlachou, Maria
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Social Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Sociology
Abstract EN
Studies addressing the issue of bullying during the preschool period are still extremely rare.
The main aim of the present research was to study the prevalence rates of bullying in preschool children using a multimethod approach.
Participants were 167 preschool children (ages 4–6) and 8 classroom teachers.
Measures were four forms of bullying: verbal, physical, and relational bullying and rumour spreading.
Data were collected through peer nominations, self- and teacher reports, and natural observations.
Results have shown that the frequencies of bullying episodes vary greatly according to the source of information.
Moreover, agreement between informants was either nonsignificant or moderate.
This is extremely important when conducting relevant empirical research with preschool populations.
It is probable that inconsistent results obtained in previous research may be due to the selection of one or another source of information.
It is of primary importance to design methodological tools that are both valid and reliable if prevention programs against victimisation are to be consistent and effective.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vlachou, Maria& Botsoglou, Kafenia& Andreou, Eleni. 2013. Assessing BullyVictim Problems in Preschool Children : A Multimethod Approach. Journal of Criminology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vlachou, Maria…[et al.]. Assessing BullyVictim Problems in Preschool Children : A Multimethod Approach. Journal of Criminology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vlachou, Maria& Botsoglou, Kafenia& Andreou, Eleni. Assessing BullyVictim Problems in Preschool Children : A Multimethod Approach. Journal of Criminology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461618
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461618