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Bullying and Peer Victimization in Early Childhood

  • SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

Definitions of bullying and peer victimization are reviewed along with a brief history of research on these topics. Notable developmental theories that have guided research in this field are highlighted. Key findings, assessment techniques, and future directions are presented for the study of both bullying and peer victimization during early childhood. The limited evidence for interventions addressing bullying and/or general peer victimization among young children is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Infant and Early Childhood Development
PublisherElsevier
Pages228-235
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780128165119
ISBN (Print)9780128165126
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

Keywords

  • Aggression
  • Bullying
  • Development
  • Early childhood
  • Family
  • Intervention
  • Peer victimization
  • Peers
  • Physical bullying
  • Preschool
  • Relational bullying
  • School

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