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Annotated Bibliography Example

Bibliographic information of the source

Aluedse, O. (2006). Bullying in schools: A form of child abuse in schools.  Educational Research Quarterly30(1), 37.

[Source: http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/5/1/16/index.html]

Article Summary and Analysis

Aim of the Study:

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between bulling and anxiety among secondary school students in Imo State of Nigeria.

Method and Research Questions:

This is a quantitative correlational study.

Research question 1: What is the joint relationship between bullying (physical, verbal and social) and social anxiety?

Research question 2: What is the separate relationship between bullying (physical, verbal and social) and social anxiety?

Research question 3: What is the joint relationship between bullying (physical, verbal and social) and test anxiety?

Research question 4: What is the separate relationship between bullying (physical, verbal and social) and test anxiety?

Theory:

No specific theory is described as a theoretical underpinning

Evaluation and Reflection:

The author classifies bullying in schools as a “form of child abuse,” and goes well beyond the notion that schoolyard bullying is “just child’s play.” The article provides an in-depth definition of bullying, and explores the likelihood that school-aged bullies may also experience difficult lives as adults. The author discusses the modern prevalence of bullying in school systems, the effects of bullying, intervention strategies, and provides an extensive list of resources and references.

Statistics included provide an alarming realization that bullying is prevalent not only in the United States, but also worldwide. According to the author, “American schools harbor approximately 2.1 million bullies and 2.7 million victims.” The author references the National Association of School Psychologists and quotes, “Thus, one in seven children is a bully or a target of bullying.” A major point of emphasis centers around what has always been considered a “normal part of growing up” versus the levels of actual abuse reached in today’s society.

The author concludes with a section that addresses intervention strategies for school administrators, teachers, counselors, and school staff. The concept of school staff helping build students’ “social competence” is showcased as a prevalent means of preventing and reducing this growing social menace. Overall, the article is worthwhile for anyone interested in the subject matter, and provides a wealth of resources for researching this topic of growing concern.

(Renfrow & Teuton, 2008)

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