Summary
This narrative review synthesises 30 years of research on school-based anti-bullying interventions, examining major established programmes and their evaluated effectiveness through meta-analytic evidence. While interventions have demonstrated success in reducing traditional bullying, the review identifies persistent gaps in theoretical underpinnings and the emerging challenge of cyberbullying as areas requiring strengthened research and implementation approaches.
UK applicability
The review's examination of widely-adopted programmes such as Olweus and KiVa, which have been implemented in UK schools, provides evidence-based insights relevant to UK educational policy and practice. However, the abstract does not specify UK-specific findings or applicability.
Key measures
Bullying prevalence and incidence rates; programme effectiveness measured through meta-analyses; age-stratified outcomes; cyberbullying challenge assessment
Outcomes reported
The review assessed the effectiveness of major anti-bullying programmes (Olweus, KiVa, Steps to Respect, Friendly Schools) through evaluation of meta-analyses and programme outcomes. Outcomes included reduction in traditional bullying across different age groups, though cyberbullying remained a significant challenge.
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