Can Schools Reduce Adolescent Psychological Stress? A Multilevel Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of School-Based Intervention Programs

Issues of bullying and cyberbullying among schoolchildren are nowadays a matter of international concern, with school bullies, cyberbullies, and victims having become a topic of public concern and research in various countries around the world. This chapter, besides a definition of bullying and cyberbullying, explains the characteristics, types, causes, and consequences of these acts based on findings from various studies. In addition, the chapter presents some school-based intervention programs, implemented in different school settings, with the aim of effectively reducing levels of bullying and cyberbullying in schools. Finally, the chapter aims to provide guidelines and propose best practices in order to fight acts of violence and aggression.

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Bullying victimisation and adolescents: Implications for school-based intervention programs

Australian Journal of Education ◽

10.1177/0004944113485835 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 57 (2) ◽

pp. 107-123 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Leanne Lester ◽

Donna Cross ◽

Julian Dooley ◽

Thérèse Shaw

Keyword(s):

Intervention Programs ◽

School Based Intervention ◽

School Based ◽

Bullying Victimisation

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School-Based Intervention Programs for Preventing Obesity and Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17010347 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 347 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Hidayet Suha Yuksel ◽

Fatma Neşe Şahin ◽

Nebojsa Maksimovic ◽

Patrik Drid ◽

Antonino Bianco

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Intervention Programs ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Content Quality ◽

School Based Intervention ◽

School Based ◽

Promotion Of Physical Activity ◽

School Based Interventions

With the significant decrease in physical activity rates, the importance of intervention programs in the schools, where children spend a significant part of the day, has become indisputable. The purpose of this review is to systematically examine the possibility of school-based interventions on promoting physical activity and physical fitness as well as preventing obesity. A systematic approach adopting PRISMA statement was implemented in this study. Three different databases (2010–2019) were screened and primary and secondary school-based intervention programs measuring at least one variable of obesity, physical activity, or physical fitness were included. The risk of bias was assessed using the validated quality assessment tool for quantitative studies. Among 395 potentially related studies, 19 studies were found to meet the eligibility criteria. A general look at the studies examined reveals that among the outcomes, of which most (18/19) were examined, a significant improvement was provided in at least one of them. When the program details are examined, it can be said that the success rate of the physical activity-oriented programs is higher in all variables. School-based interventions can have important potential for obesity prevention and promotion of physical activity and fitness if they focus more on the content, quality, duration and priority of the physical activity.

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