Are recently implemented peer mediation programs effective in diminishing bullying?
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https://doi.org/10.14635/ipsic.1899Keywords:
bullying, peer mediation, implementation time, school climateAbstract
In this study, the effectiveness of a peer mediation program as a possible measure to diminish bullying behaviors is secondary education is analysed, taking into account time implementation in the center. Two centers are compared in Time 1 (baseline) and Time 2 (after program intervention), one with mediation program since two academic courses, and the other, with no mediation program. Participants were 331 students, from courses 1º and 3º ESO (mean = 13.4 years), and the variables assessed: pro-victim attitudes, the roles adopted by the youngsters and the school climate.
Results showed that pro-victim attitudes and roles adopted did not change after program intervention. Even more, lower scores in school climate in T2 could be appreciated in the center with mediation program. Maybe this result is due to the effect of sensitivity and awareness about bullying than can appeared in the first phases of the intervention. In summary, this study offers the evidence of the lack of positive results in the first two years of program implementation, pointing out the importance of long-term consolidation of culture mediation in the centers.
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