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What is this thing called bullying? Using sociocultural framing to interpret research on defining school bullying

Maunder, R. and Crafter, S. (2013) What is this thing called bullying? Using sociocultural framing to interpret research on defining school bullying. Paper presented to: British Psychological Society Psychology of Education Annual Conference, Preston, 2009-10-31 - 2009-11-01.

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Abstract:
In this theoretical paper, we re-examine some of the empirical literature that has studied definitions of school bullying, and offer sociocultural theorising as a useful underpinning to interpret it. Research exploring how young people and teachers perceive school bullying has indicated that definitions are inconsistent. This includes the characteristics of an incident that equate to a definition of bullying, and also the type of behaviours encompassed by the term bullying. Using Wenger’s (1998) Community of Practice framework, and Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) Ecological System approach, we will argue that bullying is contextual, based on situated relationships between individuals operating in various communities and settings. Therefore it is to be expected that the way bullying is conceived and articulated will vary between groups, and in different situations. This has educational significance in terms of how bullying is interpreted and managed in schools
Creators:
Maunder, R. and Crafter, S.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:
9 November 2013
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
British Psychological Society Psychology of Education Annual Conference
Event Title:
British Psychological Society Psychology of Education Annual Conference
Event Dates:
2009-10-31 - 2009-11-01
Place of Publication:
GBR
Event Location:
Preston
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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