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School Bullying
Research in recent years has indicated that approximately 10 to 27% of schoolchildren in Western schools have been involved in bullying as either bullies, victims or both (Boulton & Underwood, 1992; Sharp & Smith, 1991; Slee, 1995; Slee & Rigby, 1993). The effects of bullying upon the victim can be disruptive in numerous facets of their lives and have long term consequences (Reid, 1983; Hoover, Oliver & Hazler, 1992; Irving & Parker-Jenkins, 1995; Morrison, Furlong & Smith, 1994; Sharp, 1995; Fried, 1997; Rigby & Cox, 1996). Indeed, victims of bullying may experience negative effects into their adult years (e.g., Gilmartin, 1987; Sanders, McRoberts & Tollefson, 1989). In some cases, repeated victimization by peers has resulted in suicide (Hazler, 1994; Head, 1996). It is clear from the above that the cognitive distress of the victimized child enduring peer abuse can be quite high and is worthy of attention.
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