BULLYING AND VIOLENCE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN BULGARIA: THE IMPACT OF POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
BULLYING AND VIOLENCE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN BULGARIA: THE IMPACT OF POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Author(s): Anna Alexandrova-KaramanovaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Behaviorism, Methodology and research technology, Studies in violence and power
Published by: Institutul de Antropologie ,,Francisc I. Rainer” al Academiei Române
Keywords: bullying perpetration; cyberbullying perpetration; physical fighting; Positive Youth Development; adolescents;
Summary/Abstract: Bullying and physical fighting are prevalent among adolescents and have negative health and psychosocial effects for both perpetrators and victims. Risk and protective factors for bullying and violence have been identified, including the protective role of the characteristics of Positive Youth Development. According to Lerner’s 5Cs model these include Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring. The aim of the study was to explore the impact of Positive Youth Development characteristics on adolescent bullying and cyberbullying perpetration and participation in physical fighting.
Journal: Anthropological Researches and Studies
- Issue Year: 1/2022
- Issue No: 12
- Page Range: 291 - 303
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English