Income inequality and bullying linked in new study
New research in JAMA Pediatrics finds an association between spending early childhood in a country with wide income inequality and being bullied during early adolescence.
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Study shows female journalists face ‘rampant’ online harassment
In-depth interviews with dozens of female journalists from across the globe reveal that women in news face various forms of online harassment, from sexist remarks to threats of rape, a study finds.
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Bullying and teen suicide: A collection of academic research
This collection of academic research examines the issue of bullying and child suicide. We included research that looks specifically at suicide and bullying among sexual-minority youth, including gay and lesbian students.
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Internet harassment and online threats targeting women: Research review
2015 review of studies and papers on issues relating to gender and online sexual harassment, as well as hate speech and threats targeting women and girls.
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Youth bullying trends in the United States: Research and data
2014 study published in the American Journal of Public Health showing a general decrease in bullying in recent years — but an increase in the number of students carrying weapons.
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Bullying in a networked era: Research views on scope and frequency of cyberbullying
2012 and 2013 reports from Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society and the University of New Hampshire examine and consolidate the research findings of recent studies.
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Impact of bullying in childhood on adult health, wealth, crime and social outcomes
A 2013 longitudinal study published in the journal Psychological Science examining the long-term effects of childhood bullying on victims and perpetrators.
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Effect of negative school climate on academic outcomes for LGBT youth
2012 NYU study on how LGBT victimization leads to decreased self-esteem and worse educational outcomes, including lower GPA and more absences.
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Overview of state anti-bullying legislation and other related laws
2012 report from Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society on current laws as well as definitions of bullying, prevention strategies, and educational, social and legal responses.
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Kindergarten children’s friendships: Child adjustment in the early school years
2010 study from the University of Illinois in Infant and Child Development on the impact of friendship quality on future social skills and behaviors.
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