Work with peers in anti-bullying programs is associated with an increase in victimization¶
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Evidence · 1 study · quant-synthesisr3·q3
Currency · newest study 2011 · checked against its sources 2026-10-20 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person
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q3 i? Programs using work with peers were associated with an increase in victimization, contrary to the overall program effect. → Maria M. Ttofi 2011
Evidence¶
Maria M. Ttofi 2011¶
Maria M. Ttofi, David P. Farrington. (2011). Effectiveness of school-based programs to reduce bullying: a systematic and meta-analytic review. J Exp Criminol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11292-010-9109-1
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Element moderator analysis across the coded programs found that "Work with peers was associated with an increase in victimization". No effect size for this association is printed in the available text.
"Work with peers was associated with an increase in victimization"
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Safety — outcome: instruction changes it
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Work with peers in anti-bullying programs is associated with an increase in victimization |
description |
Work with peers in anti-bullying programs is associated with an increase in victimization |
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moderate |
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2011 |
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2026-10-20 |
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1 — maria-m-ttofi-2011 |
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