The Effectiveness of Policy Interventions for School Bullying: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Bullying threatens the mental and educational well-being of students. Although anti-bullying policies are prevalent, little is known about their effectiveness. This systematic review evaluates the methodological characteristics and summarizes substantive findings of studies examining the effectiveness of school bullying policies.

Method

Searches of 11 bibliographic databases yielded 489 studies completed since January 1, 1995. Following duplicate removal and double-independent screening based on a priori inclusion criteria, 21 studies were included for review.

Results

Substantially more educators perceive anti-bullying policies to be effective rather than ineffective. Whereas several studies show that the presence or quality of policies is associated with lo

SUBMITTER: Hall W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5363950 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature