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Saracho, Olivia, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2016
While the research on bullying and peer victimization has increased considerably over the past 20 years, a number of studies are emerging that document mixed results of bullying and prevention programs. During the last decades, several special issues devoted to research on bullying and victimization have been published in national and…
Descriptors: Bullying, Victims, Early Childhood Education, Young Children
Garvis, Susanne, Ed.; Pendergast, Donna, Ed. – Cambridge University Press, 2017
The period from birth to twelve years is crucial in a child's development and can significantly impact future educational success, resilience and participation in society. "Health and Wellbeing in Childhood, 2nd Edition" provides readers with a comprehensive foundation in health and wellbeing education across key priority areas, covering…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Mental Health, Well Being, Children
Nader, Kathleen, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
Together, "School Rampage Shootings and Other Youth Disturbances" and its accompanying CD provide a complete toolkit for using early preventative interventions with elementary-school age children. In ten thoughtful, clearly written chapters, both new and experienced practitioners will find a wealth of research- and evidence-based…
Descriptors: Violence, School Safety, Prevention, Early Intervention
Russ, Sandra W., Ed.; Niec, Larissa N., Ed. – Guilford Press, 2011
Going beyond traditional play therapy, this innovative book presents a range of evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches that incorporate play as a key element. It is grounded in the latest knowledge about the importance of play in child development. Leading experts describe effective strategies for addressing a wide variety of…
Descriptors: Play Therapy, Evidence Based Practice, Child Development, Behavior Modification
Chen, Xinyin, Ed.; Rubin, Kenneth H., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2011
Filling a significant gap in the literature, this book examines the impact of culture on the social behaviors, emotions, and relationships of children around the world. It also explores cultural differences in what is seen as adaptive or maladaptive development. Eminent scholars discuss major theoretical perspectives on culture and development and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies, Aggression, Social Behavior
Minke, Kathleen M., Ed.; Bear, George C., Ed. – 2000
This book discusses the prevention of problems and the promotion of success for school children today. Chapters include: (1) "Preventing Aggression and Violence" (George G. Bear, Carolyn Webster-Stratton, Michael J. Furlong, and Sabrina Rhee); (2) "Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Children" (Joseph E. Zins, Maurice J. Elias, Mark T.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Aggression, Children
Juvonen, Jaana, Ed.; Graham, Sandra, Ed. – 2001
Many children are targets of verbal and physical abuse or social ostracism at some point during their school careers, and a minority are repeatedly victimized by their peers. This volume brings together leading investigators to present the latest psychological research on chronically victimized children and adolescents. The book's introduction…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems