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Study highlights power of family resilience to protect children from bullying

Research suggests that families with high levels of resilience can reduce their child's risk of being bullied, while also protecting them from becoming bullies themselves. The study analyzed responses to the National Survey of Children's Health and found a significant association between family resilience and lower rates of bullying.

SourceAmerican Academy of Pediatrics·DateOct 25, 2019

Athletes suspend morality to pursue sporting success -- study

Researchers found that athletes who focus solely on winning will engage in antisocial behavior, while prosocial behavior from teammates can boost performance and enjoyment. Coaches' coercive practices also lead to moral disengagement and negative team spirit.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalJournal of Sport and Exercise Psychology·DateOct 24, 2019
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What do criminal justice risk assessments actually assess?

Research from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health finds that exposure to the criminal justice system increases certain risk factors, including antisocial attitudes and behaviors. This challenges the use of risk assessments for predicting recidivism in individuals without prior system exposure.

SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalLaw and Human Behavior·DateAug 22, 2019

Do internal medicine residents feel bullied during training?

A survey of internal medicine residents found that many reported being bullied during their training, which had a significant impact on their mental health and overall well-being. The study highlights the need for a safe and supportive learning environment in medical education.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA·DateAug 13, 2019

Workplace safety can worsen under bullying bosses, PSU study finds

A new PSU study finds that bullying bosses can lead to worsening workplace safety. The study reveals that poor treatment from a boss can make employees feel unwelcome in the group, leading them to become more self-centered and neglect safety rules.

SourcePortland State University·JournalJournal of Applied Psychology·DateJul 29, 2019
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Bullying gets worse as children with autism get older

Children with autism are more likely to experience bullying and it increases as they get older, according to a new research from Binghamton University. The study emphasizes the need for better definitions of bullying behaviors and standard assessments to identify different types.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalAutism·DateJun 12, 2019

Political controversies about marginalized groups increase bullying in youths

A new study found that public debates about policies and laws involving marginalized groups can lead to an increase in bias-based bullying among young people. The study, which analyzed data from nearly 5 million students in California, found that rates of homophobic bullying peaked during the Proposition 8 debate in 2008.

SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateMay 13, 2019
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Teen girls more vulnerable to bullying than boys

Researchers found that teen girls are more likely to experience depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts compared to boys, regardless of whether they are bullied or not. The study also revealed that relational bullying among females is often hidden from view.

SourceRutgers University·JournalNursing Research·DateMay 7, 2019

Brain wiring differences identified in children with conduct disorder

Researchers have found distinctive differences in white matter pathways among young people with conduct disorder, linked to callous behavior and reduced empathy. The study may help clinicians diagnose the condition more accurately and guide effective interventions.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateApr 18, 2019
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Bullying evolves with age and proves difficult to escape from

A study of over 1000 adolescents found that bullying roles persist into adulthood, with victims often transitioning out but perpetrators remaining involved. The research sheds light on the evolution of bullying and its long-term consequences.

SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalChild Development·DateMar 14, 2019

Bullying bosses negatively impact employee performance and behavior

A study by Portland State University found that employees bullied by their bosses are more likely to report unfairness and work stress, leading to decreased organizational citizenship behavior and increased counterproductive work behavior. The researchers attribute the negative work behaviors to perceptions of injustice or work stress.

SourcePortland State University·JournalJournal of Management·DateMar 7, 2019
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Study reveals alarming numbers of violent injuries among schoolchildren

Research published in Journal of Adolescent Health found nearly 1 in 5 fifth-graders has received violent injuries, often from guns or knives. Bullies were 41% more likely to be violently injured than other children, highlighting the need for early intervention and prevention strategies.

SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston·JournalJournal of Adolescent Health·DateJan 24, 2019

Study finds link between voter preference for Trump and bullying in middle schools

A recent study found a significant link between voter preference for Donald Trump and increased bullying rates among middle school students. The research, conducted by the American Educational Research Association, analyzed data from over 155,000 seventh- and eighth-grade students in Virginia and discovered that localities favoring Tru...

SourceAmerican Educational Research Association·JournalEducational Researcher·DateJan 9, 2019
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How bullying affects the brain

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that chronic peer victimization during adolescence can lead to structural changes in the brain, including decreased volume in areas related to anxiety and depression. The research suggests that early intervention may help mitigate these effects.

SourceSpringer·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·DateDec 12, 2018

How parenting affects antisocial behaviors in children

Research by Dr. Rebecca Waller found that parenting style can predict the emergence of aggressive and antisocial behavior in children, with harsher treatment and less emotional warmth increasing the risk of developing such traits.

SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateDec 4, 2018

Classroom friendships may offset effects of punitive parents

A UCSF study found that kindergarten friendships can promote better behavior in children with harshly parented backgrounds. Warm relationships with peers and teachers also mitigate adverse effects, suggesting that treating oppositional defiant disorder outside the family environment may be helpful.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalDevelopment and Psychopathology·DateNov 21, 2018
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Bullying and violence at work increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

People who experience workplace bullying or violence are at higher risk of heart and brain blood vessel problems, including heart attacks and stroke. The largest prospective study found a strong association between the two, with those exposed to frequent bullying or violence having a 59% higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·DateNov 18, 2018

Bias-based bullying does more harm, is harder to protect against

A new study reveals that bias-based bullying causes greater harm to students, especially when they are targeted due to multiple identities. The research found that protective factors have varying effectiveness across different types of bullying.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalPsychology of Violence·DateNov 14, 2018

Family, school support makes kids more likely to stand up to bullying

A recent study from North Carolina State University found that students with strong family relationships are more likely to intervene when witnessing bullying. Good teacher relationships also play a crucial role in encouraging bystander intervention. In contrast, those who feel excluded or discriminated against by peers or teachers are...

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalJournal of Youth and Adolescence·DateNov 12, 2018

Lifetime peer influences, and parenting, predict adult coercive relationships

Researchers found that adolescent deviancy training, such as crude talk among friends, signals a pathway to antisocial behaviors and unhealthy adult relationships. Adults who exhibited more deviancy training at age 16-17 were more likely to display coercive behavior in their relationship at age 28-30.

SourceArizona State University·JournalDevelopmental Psychology·DateOct 29, 2018

How parenting affects antisocial behaviors in children

A study of identical twins found that parenting styles that are harsher and less warm increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior and callous-unemotional traits in children. The researchers suggest that interventions aimed at improving parental warmth and reducing harshness could help prevent these behaviors.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateOct 11, 2018
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Sensitive babies become altruistic toddlers

A study found that infants' responsiveness to fearful faces at 7 months predicts altruistic behavior in toddlerhood. Additionally, brain responses in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex are linked to this early precursor of prosocial behavior.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences·JournalPLOS Biology·DateSep 28, 2018

Sensitive babies become altruistic toddlers

A study published in PLOS Biology found that infants' attention to fearful faces at seven months predicts altruistic behavior at 14 months. The analysis revealed that brain responses in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex measured through functional near-infrared spectroscopy also predicted altruistic behavior.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·DateSep 25, 2018

Widely used youth behavior treatment may be ineffective -- study

A new study suggests that Functional Family Therapy (FFT), a widely used treatment for troubled young people, may not be as effective as claimed. The review of existing research found mixed quality evidence and high rates of reoffending with FFT.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalResearch on Social Work Practice·DateSep 11, 2018

How people view crime depends on the politics of when they were growing up

A recent study published in the British Journal of Criminology reveals that people's perceptions of crime are heavily influenced by the political climate of their youth. Researchers analyzed data from the British Crime Survey and found a strong correlation between respondents' current fears about crime and the political generation they...

SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalThe British Journal of Criminology·DateAug 7, 2018
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The ideal of equality makes opera thrive in Finland

The Finnish opera scene is experiencing a surge in diversity and creativity, thanks to its emphasis on equality and inclusivity. Over 300 operas have been composed in Finland between 1990 and 2017, with the number of new works increasing significantly in the 21st century.

SourceUniversity of the Arts Helsinki·DateJul 9, 2018

An aggressor is not necessarily a bully -- and the distinction matters

Researchers found relational aggression, not relational bullying, associated with increases in victimization in early childhood studies. The findings suggest a need to differentiate between the two behaviors in interventions aimed at general aggression.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalJournal of Child and Family Studies·DateJul 5, 2018

Developmental psychotherapy for antisocial adolescents

This approach aims to help antisocial young people become responsible adults by considering their values, goals, and maladaptive responses to age-related psychological tasks. It incorporates a combination of psychoanalytic and developmental understanding to promote behavioral change and control.

SourceBentham Science Publishers·JournalAdolescent Psychiatry·DateMay 18, 2018
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Community efforts to prevent teen problems have lasting benefits

Researchers found that communities using a coordinated approach to prevention were more likely to reduce substance use, violence, and other antisocial behaviors in young adults. The study, conducted among 4,400 youth participants, showed significant long-term effects of Communities That Care (CTC) programs.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health·DateApr 26, 2018

AI tool promotes positive peer groups to tackle substance abuse

Researchers created an algorithm that sorts intervention program participants into smaller groups based on social connections and prior history of substance abuse. The AI tool performs significantly better than control strategies in forming groups, suggesting that evenly distributing regular users can decrease success rates.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateMar 22, 2018

Sibling bullying makes psychotic disorders three times more likely

Children bullied by siblings are up to three times more likely to develop psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia in early adulthood. The study found that those involved in frequent sibling bullying are at increased risk of developing a psychotic disorder.

SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalPsychological Medicine·DateFeb 12, 2018
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Princesses and action heroes are for boys and girls

A study found that children exposed to counter-stereotypic peers in magazines were more flexible in their attitudes about who should play with certain toys. This counters the idea that gender segregation is inevitable in young children.

SourceSpringer·JournalSex Roles·DateJan 23, 2018

Brain lesions and criminal behavior linked to moral decision-making network

Research finds brain lesions associated with increased risk of criminal behavior, specifically impacting the moral decision-making network. The study analyzed MRI and CT scans of individuals with brain lesions, revealing a strong correlation between lesions in the same brain network as those with criminal behavior.

SourceVanderbilt University Medical Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 18, 2017

Do bullies have more sex?

A study by Provenzano found that adolescents with lower 'Honesty-Humility' scores tend to use bullying tactics to pursue more sexual partners. They may strategically manipulate others to display traits like strength and dominance, attracting the opposite sex and gaining an advantage in intra-sexual competition.

SourceSpringer·JournalEvolutionary Psychological Science·DateDec 14, 2017

Do violent communities foster violent kids?

Researchers found that exposure to community violence is associated with increased antisocial behavior in children and adolescents, regardless of pre-existing conduct disorder. The study suggests that prevention programs can help break the cycle of violence.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalFrontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience·DateNov 6, 2017
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New study suggests psychedelic drugs may reduce criminal behavior

A new study found that psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms, LSD, and mescaline are associated with a decreased likelihood of antisocial criminal behaviour. The research suggests that these substances may have positive effects on reducing criminal offences, particularly larceny and violent crime arrests.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan campus·JournalJournal of Psychopharmacology·DateOct 23, 2017

Anxiety and depression caused by childhood bullying decline over time

A new study found that childhood bullying causes mental health issues such as anxiety in the short term, but the negative impact decreases over time. The research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, used a robust study design to identify causation and suggests that children exposed to bullying can recover with continuous support.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·DateOct 4, 2017

Exposure to childhood bullying and mental health

A new study found that childhood bullying exposure contributes to multiple mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression. The study suggests that the effects of bullying on mental health dissipate over time, highlighting potential resilience in children who were bullied.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·DateOct 4, 2017
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Reducing bullying the Finnish way -- in the United States

Researchers tested the KiVa program to reduce bullying and victimization in US schools. Results showed significant reductions in bullying, but implementation was limited by factors such as teacher burnout and lack of resources. Improving teachers' workloads and reducing burnout may lead to better outcomes.

SourceChildren's National Hospital·JournalJournal of School Psychology·DateOct 3, 2017

Ga-ga, goo-goo, why a baby likes you

Researchers found that by one year old, infants prefer speakers of their native tongue but not unfamiliar languages. Infants also form positive biases toward prosocial behavior from familiar language speakers, suggesting an innate preference for similar groups.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalDevelopmental Science·DateJul 13, 2017
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