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A Large-Scale Evaluation of the KiVa Antibullying Program: Grades 4-6
Tekijät: Karna A, Voeten M, Little TD, Poskiparta E, Kaljonen A, Salmivalli C
Kustantaja: WILEY-BLACKWELL
Julkaisuvuosi: 2011
Journal: Child Development
Tietokannassa oleva lehden nimi: CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Lehden akronyymi: CHILD DEV
Numero sarjassa: 1
Vuosikerta: 82
Numero: 1
Aloitussivu: 311
Lopetussivu: 330
Sivujen määrä: 20
ISSN: 0009-3920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2010.01557.x
Tiivistelmä
This study demonstrates the effectiveness of the KiVa antibullying program using a large sample of 8,237 youth from Grades 4-6 (10-12 years). Altogether, 78 schools were randomly assigned to intervention (39 schools, 4,207 students) and control conditions (39 schools, 4,030 students). Multilevel regression analyses revealed that after 9 months of implementation, the intervention had consistent beneficial effects on 7 of the 11 dependent variables, including self- and peer-reported victimization and self-reported bullying. The results indicate that the KiVa program is effective in reducing school bullying and victimization in Grades 4-6. Despite some evidence against school-based interventions, the results suggest that well-conceived school-based programs can reduce victimization.
This study demonstrates the effectiveness of the KiVa antibullying program using a large sample of 8,237 youth from Grades 4-6 (10-12 years). Altogether, 78 schools were randomly assigned to intervention (39 schools, 4,207 students) and control conditions (39 schools, 4,030 students). Multilevel regression analyses revealed that after 9 months of implementation, the intervention had consistent beneficial effects on 7 of the 11 dependent variables, including self- and peer-reported victimization and self-reported bullying. The results indicate that the KiVa program is effective in reducing school bullying and victimization in Grades 4-6. Despite some evidence against school-based interventions, the results suggest that well-conceived school-based programs can reduce victimization.
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