School Bullying and Victimization

School bullying and victimization is a serious social and school issue. Negative consequences for victims, bullies, and overall school climate have been documented across different contexts, cultures, and countries. The extant research indicates that bullying is a significant predictor of delinquency and criminal behaviors. Research also indicates that bullying victims are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and learning difficulties. Together, the findings suggest avenues for theoretical testing and intervention programs to reduce bullying and ameliorate its consequences. This special issue seeks to enhance our understanding and knowledge of these issues, focusing on the etiology of bullying and victimization, and to suggest specific policy implications for addressing bullying and victimization. We present nine articles that examine some of these issues, using samples of diverse populations from Cyprus, England, Greece, and the United States. Language: en