Effects of Implementing Multiple Components in a School-Wide Antibullying Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Elementary Schools

Marloes D. A.  van Verseveld; Minne Fekkes; Ruben G.  Fukkink; Ron J.  Oostdam

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Effects of Implementing Multiple Components in a School-Wide Antibullying Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Elementary Schools

Marloes D. A. van Verseveld, Minne Fekkes, Ruben G. Fukkink, Ron J. Oostdam

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This study investigates the effectiveness of the PRIMA antibullying program for elementary education using a cluster-randomized trial with two experimental conditions (with and without student lessons) and a control group. Students of 31 schools participated in the study (N = 3,135; Mage = 10 years). Multilevel regression analyses demonstrated positive effects of the program on peer-reported victimization and reinforcing behavior. Implementing multiple program components was related to stronger program effects. The results provide partial experimental evidence for the beneficial effects of combining student lessons and teacher training in antibullying programs. Future experimental research is needed to investigate other approaches that reduce not only peer-reported victimization, but also self-perceived bullying and victimization.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1605-1623
Journal	Child Development
Volume	92
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.13529
Publication status	Published - Jul 2021

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Effects of Implementing Multiple Components in a School-Wide Antibullying Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Elementary Schools

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