New Perspectives on Bullying

Exploring the wider context of how, when and why bullying takes place, this new book will enable professionals to coordinate their work to tackle the problem effectively. Ken Rigby looks at the implications of his own extensive research into bullying in different countries and draws on the most recent ideas in the field. He shows how bullying is not just a preserve of schools, and occurs beyond childhood, for example in the workplace and at home. This broader perspective enables Rigby to explore the key contributing factors. These include the personalities of bullies and victims; the influence of family; peer pressure and victimization; the role of gender and culture; and children's and adult's attitudes toward, and perceptions of, bullying.

He shows how professionals working with children can apply an understanding of the interplay of these factors to managing bullying among children and young people. This practical and thoughtful book will be an invaluable eye-opener and resource for professionals. It will inform and improve interventions to thwart bullying at both practice and policy levels.