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Peer reviewedTorrance, Deirdre A. – British Journal of Special Education, 1997
A study of 25 British students (ages 11-12) found that children with identified special needs did appear to be potentially at risk of being bullied through their social isolation. The most effective way of avoiding being bullied was to ensure there was someone lower down the pecking order than themselves. (CR)
Descriptors: Bullying, Children, Coping, Disabilities
Peer reviewedSwiatek, Mary Ann – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 2002
Two studies of gifted 3rd through 7th graders (n=311) enrolled in a summer academic program explored the possibility that social coping strategies could be measured. Six social coping strategies were identified: denying giftedness; minimizing focus on popularity; social interaction; humor; conformity; and denying the impact of giftedness on peer…
Descriptors: Coping, Elementary Education, Emotional Adjustment, Gifted
Peer reviewedKafer, Norman F. – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Argues that establishing the purpose of observed inappropriate social behavior could help in understanding reciprocal relationships. Suggests inappropriate behavior can occur because an unpopular child adopts an interpersonal strategy to cope with rejection. Studies show that differential deficiencies in social skills are associated with the type…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Coping, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedKochenderfer, Becky J.; Ladd, Gary W. – Journal of School Psychology, 1996
Four types of peer victimizations (physical, direct verbal, indirect verbal, and general) were assessed using a sample of 200 kindergartners. Peer victimization was reported by a large percentage of children, with female and males being equally at risk. Victimized children were compared to nonvictimized children on several social and academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Children, Coping
Oehlberg, Barbara – 1996
Recognizing the need to empower children experiencing difficulties in their everyday lives, this book presents activities for healing and recovery designed for classroom or small group use with children ages 3 to 10 years. The activities are intended to guide children into self-directed understanding and processing of experiences and memories,…
Descriptors: Anger, Child Caregivers, Childhood Needs, Class Activities
Juvonen, Jaana, Ed.; Graham, Sandra, Ed. – 2001
Many children are targets of verbal and physical abuse or social ostracism at some point during their school careers, and a minority are repeatedly victimized by their peers. This volume brings together leading investigators to present the latest psychological research on chronically victimized children and adolescents. The book's introduction…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
