| Autor: |
Healy KL; QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Herston, Qld, Australia.; School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Qld, Australia., Thomas HJ; QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Herston, Qld, Australia.; Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, Qld, Australia.; School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Herston, Qld, Australia., Sanders MR; School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Qld, Australia., Scott JG; QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Herston, Qld, Australia.; Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, Qld, Australia.; School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Herston, Qld, Australia.; Metro North Mental Health Service, Herston, Qld, Australia. |
| Abstrakt: |
Bullying victimisation is a serious risk factor for mental health problems in children and adolescents. School bullying prevention programs have consistently produced small to moderate reductions in victimisation and perpetration. However, these programs do not necessarily help all students affected by bullying. Paradoxically whole-school programs lead to higher levels of depression and poorer self-esteem for students who continue to be victimised after program implementation. This may be because some elements of whole-school programs make victims more visible to their peers, thus further eroding their peer social status. Three main identified risk factors for children and adolescents who continue to be victimised following school bullying prevention programs are peer rejection, internalising problems, and lower quality parent-child relationships. All are potentially modifiable through family interventions. A large body of research demonstrates the influence of families on children's social skills, peer relationships and emotional regulation. This paper describes the theoretical foundations and empirical evidence for reducing the incidence and mental health outcomes of school bullying victimisation through family interventions. Family interventions should be available to complement school efforts to reduce bullying and improve the mental health of young people. |
