ERIC Number: EJ841952
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 15
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Student Willingness to Seek Help for Threats of Violence in Middle School
Williams, Farah; Cornell, Dewey G.
Journal of School Violence, v5 n4 p35-49 2006
This study examined factors that influence a student's willingness to seek help for a threat of violence. The sample consisted of 542 middle school students who completed an anonymous survey that asked students how likely they would be to seek help in response to being bullied or threatened. The survey also included measures of type of bullying, attitudes toward aggressive behavior, and perceptions of teacher tolerance for bullying. Stepwise multiple regression analyses indicated that willingness to seek help is lower in higher grade levels and among males. Students who hold aggressive attitudes and perceive the school climate to be tolerant of bullying were less likely to report a willingness to seek help. Implications for improving student willingness to seek help are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Help Seeking, Bullying, Middle School Students, Peer Relationship, Student Attitudes, Aggression, Teacher Role, Educational Environment, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Psychological Patterns
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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