Description
This book covers the causes and characteristics of girl bullying; outlines assessment, prevention, and intervention methods; and provides an original 10-session curriculum for small groups.
Table of Contents
List of Tables and Figures
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Understanding Relational and Social Aggression
Definitions of Relational and Social Aggression
Cyberbullying
Why Use Relational and Social Aggression?
Evolutionary Psychology
Systemic (Social and Cultural) Influences
Social Learning Theory
Developmental Perspective
What Does It Feel Like to Be in a Relationally and Socially Aggressive Climate?
Rules of Engagement
Conclusion
2. Measuring Relational and Social Aggression
Sociometric Procedures
Questionnaires and Surveys
Teacher Rating Scales and Reports
Parent Reports
Student Self-Reports
Interview Strategies
Focus Groups
Observations
Ethical Considerations in Assessment
Conclusion
3. School-Based Interventions
Factors in Selecting Interventions
Primary Prevention Programs: Support for Child Development
Secondary Intervention Programs: Schoolwide Support
Tertiary Prevention Programs: Targeted Interventions for Students
Conclusion
4. Strategies for Working With Parents and Teachers
Working With Parents of Relationally Aggressive Girls
Using Enactments With Parents of Relationally Aggressive Girls
Working with Parents of Relationally Victimized Girls
Using Enactments with Parents of Relationally Victimized Girls
Consulting With Teachers
Consulting With Teachers in Working With Girls Who Use Relational Aggression
Consulting With Teachers in Helping Relationally Victimized Girls
Conclusion
5. Goodwill Girls: A Small-Group Curriculum
Using Group Counseling With Victims and Perpetrators
The Goodwill Girls Small-Group Curriculum
Conclusion
Appendix: Handouts for Goodwill Girls Small-Group Curriculum
References
Index
