ERIC Number: ED587509
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 115
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ISBN: 978-0-4381-2184-3
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The Effect of Bullying Prevention Curriculum on Prosocial Behaviors, Empathy, and Cyberbullying
Martin, Benjamin Darby
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Trevecca Nazarene University
To identify a possible relationship between cyberbullying in the elementary school setting with increasing feelings of empathy and prosocial behaviors a mixed-method, quasi-experimental study was conducted. Lessons centered on prosocial behaviors, feelings of empathy and cyberbullying were conducted weekly in the classroom's morning meetings. The Interpersonal Reactivity Index, The Self-Report Altruism Scale, and the Cyberbullying Experience Scale were used to measure prosocial behaviors, feelings of empathy and incidences of cyberbullying. There was a marginally significant growth of prosocial behaviors and decrease in cyberbullying and cyber-victimization in both the treatment and control schools. There was not a significant difference in student's levels of empathy. Recommendations for further research include a longitudinal study of the effects of cyberbullying on students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Bullying, Empathy, Prevention, Computer Mediated Communication, Prosocial Behavior, Victims, Correlation, Elementary School Students, Teaching Methods, Altruism, Incidence, Control Groups, Experimental Groups
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Interpersonal Reactivity Index
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