Date Approved
7-19-2012
Embargo Period
3-3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. School Psychology-Professional School Psychology
Department
Special Educational Services/Instruction
College
College of Education
Advisor
Allen, Terri
Subject(s)
Bullying in schools
Disciplines
Child Psychology | Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Abstract
This study intended to determine the pervasiveness of bullying among middle school students, and the relationship with special education classification. The sample population investigated was composed of 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade middle school students. Archival data collected from four years of office disciplinary referrals provided the statistics to evaluate student classification and frequency of bullying. A two-way analysis of variance was conducted in order to examine the data. As hypothesized results revealed that there was a correlation between student special education classification and the rate of involvement in a bullying event. The research suggests that students classified as special education were found more often to be bully perpetrators.
Recommended Citation
Spezzano, Peter, "The frequency of harassment, intimidation, and bullying by general education students compared to special education students, and the implications of early intervention for at risk students; Are special education students more likely to be involved in HIB incidents than regular unclassified students?" (2012). Theses and Dissertations. 245.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/245
