Youth School Violence and the Impact of Social Environment
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2021) | Viewed by 19264
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bullying; cyberbullying; school violence; education; university; attention to diversity
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Interests: bullying; cyberbullying; coexistence; education; university; attention to diversity; older adults
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Authors indicate that school violence, bullying and cyberbullying remains a serious problem throughout a youth’s development. The psychological consequences that bullying carries for victims, but also for perpetrators and witnesses have warranted concern worldwide. This recognition of school violence as a problem has yielded changes in its social consideration and an increase in interventions but more research is still needed. School violence can take many forms, including verbal or physical behavior, isolation, face to face or online but no one doubts the importance of the social environment in the development of the bully phenomenon. In this issue studies should shed new light on our understanding of youth school violence, exploring topics such as how bullying or cyberbullying behavior varies by context, the roles of parents, friends and witnesses, and new emerging preventing interventions. The literature provides little consistency in predictors assessed and replication is needed for clarification, however, social problems and conduct problems are consistent risk factors and a potential focus for future interventions. Empirical, quantitative research is preferred, but meta-analyses and systematic reviews are also welcome as they will help synthesize extant research to guide future endeavors. From the perspective of Sustainable Development Goals for example, “Goal 3: Quality education” and “Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies” new prevention program in education could provide a contribution in the near future. Researches on prevention program are also welcome.
Dr. Cecilia Ruiz Esteban
Dr. Inmaculada Méndez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bullying
- school violence
- social environment
- youth
- psychological sustainability
- prevention
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