A3 Refereed book chapter or chapter in a compilation book
Not just kids’ play: bullying prevention is an investment that pays off
Authors: Herkama, Sanna; Larose, Marie-Pier; Turunen, Tiina; Salmivalli, Christina
Editors: Erola Jani; Moisio Pasi; Peltoniemi, Johanna
- Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication year: 2026
Book title : Beyond the Nordic Welfare State: Extending Social Investments with Interventions
First page : 207
Last page: 221
ISBN: 978-1-03-537543-1
eISBN: 978-1-03-537544-8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035375448.00020
Publication's open availability at the time of reporting: Open Access
Publication channel's open availability : Partially Open Access publication channel
Web address : https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035375448.00020
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/522858134
Self-archived copy's licence: CC BY NC ND
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In this chapter, we focus on bullying prevention, which is a perfect case to discuss the development and evaluation of interventions embedded in an investment-intervention approach. Bullying is a widespread problem across countries, regardless of their level of economic development. It has been associated with short- and long-term deterioration in children's life opportunities and well-being. First, we introduce bullying as a phenomenon and elaborate on its short- and long-term consequences. Next, we briefly present how bullying can be prevented and addressed by interventions in schools and the potential long-term benefits of such efforts for society. Preventive interventions necessitate initial investment but can also be turned into social investment over time. We use the Finnish KiVa® antibullying program as an example. Finally, we elaborate on how this line of thinking – considering prevention and intervention as long-term investments and strengthening various stock and flow factors – could benefit society at large.
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