Literature Review: Behavioural Responses of Student Bystanders in Situations of Bullying

Although all of the research is interested in bystander behaviour, the approach of the researchers seem to differ in that they are either interested in predictors of behaviour or the motivation behind bystander behaviour. Predictors such as gender, grade, past experiences with bullying, type of bullying witnessed and friendship dynamics have displayed some significant trends (Oh & Hazler, 2009; Trach, Hymel, Waterhouse and Neale, 2010). For example, researchers identify strong and consistent trends…

Recent studies that have analyzed the behaviour of bystanders, in situations of bullying, have put a large emphasis on the predictors of bystander actions and the reasons why they are passive in such situations. Predictors such as gender, grade, past experiences with bullying, type of bullying witnessed and friendship dynamics have displayed some significant trends in the reactions of bystanders (Oh & Hazler, 2009; Trach, Hymel, Waterhouse and Neale, 2010). For example, researchers identify strong…

traditionally associated with bullying has no role in cyberbullying. This change in the bully/victim dynamic has led some researchers to analyze the relationship between traditional bullying methods and the more modern cyberbullying. Researchers have focused on any observable connections between more the conventional physical and verbal methods and the contemporary technological techniques. Li’s study of seventh graders found a significant positive correlation between those students who reported physically…

Weight Loss. Drinking 5 cups a day is linked with weight loss, particularly in decreasing belly fat, Health.com reported. Coffee and Its Relation to College Students The truth is that coffee, like anything consumed in excess, can be very harmful for the body. However, there are also positive effects to use of the substance, which many students may also be unaware of. Fourth-year Chicano/Chicana studies major and education minor Rosio Almaguier, says she experienced headaches, anxiety and “jittery-ness”…

the reach of the study’s limitations, the purpose of this current research is to investigate the correlation between students’ self-efficacy and their strategies to manipulate their study environment by comparing students in Master’s level Clinical Psychology with Master’s level Aviation Science in an online learning environment. In addressing this gap in research… Literature Review While previous research defines self-efficacy, personal self-efficacy and their relation to performance; Devonport…

himself from his family, creating conflict with his father but remaining a bystander in the conflict against the aboriginals, Hence why it is often difficult to remain a bystander in any situation of conflict. Although some are overwhelmed by the pressures of conflict and choose to create a new path that better suits one’s values or just simply fall into the trap of conflict, there are some that choose to join certain situations in order to keep the things they value the most. A perfect example of…

Introduction: Gives a quick idea of the topic of the literature review, such as the central theme or organizational pattern. • Body: Contains your discussion of sources and is organized thematically (see below for more information on each). • Conclusions/Recommendations: Discuss what you have drawn from reviewing literature so far. Where might the discussion proceed?”[iii] What is a thematic literature review? “A thematic review would have subtopics based upon factors that relate to…

Although Bitzer continues in the third section of his essay, by outlining the general characteristics or features of a rhetorical situation, it is his discussion of sophistical rhetoric that is most interesting. (11) He notes that a sophistic situation is one where a contrived exigence is, “asserted to be real... alleged constituents are due to error or ignorance,... and [it derives] from fantasy in which exigence, audience, and constraints may all be imaginary objects of a mind at play”. (11)…

Adult bullying at work is shockingly common and very destructive. In an in-depth analysis of 146 organizations worldwide, workplaces evidencing bullying on a relatively routine basis made up 44% of the total analyzed. U.S. studies also suggest alarming prevalence rates. During any given 6 to 12 month period, up to 13 percent of workers are bullied on the job; this increases significantly when counting those bullied anytime during their careers .These numbers translate to millions of workers: According…

Choice in higher education can be categorised into four theories. The structural models which explain choice on the lines of socio-economic and institutional limitations laid on students while making a decision (Kinzie et al, 2004; Gambetta, 1996; Roberts, 1984 and Ryrie, 1981). The economic theories rely on accurate calculation regarding education (Becker, 1975). The next theory lay importance on networking influence, Hodkinson et al. (1996) and Hemsley-Brown (2001) provides in-depth analysis of…