Olweus Bullying Prevetion Programme Researchers

Question 1

Effectiveness of OBPP- mixed evidence- BAUER et al STRENGTH

Answer 1

Compared schools that implemented the OBPP.
He had control over schools
Found there was no overall reduction in bullying
When analysing data (based on ethnicity) there was a 28% reduction in rational bullying and a 37% reduction in physical bullying for certain groups.

Question 2

Effectiveness of OBPP- Methodological bias (self report) WEAKNESS

Answer 2

OBPP relies on student self reports via anonymous questionnaires.
However there is a chance on social desirability bias
In this case students could under report their bullying behaviour, especially after class discussions that reinforce the negative consequences of bullying

Question 3

Effectiveness of OBPP- limited support from meta analysis-STRENGTH
Ttofi+Farrigton-
Kalman-

Answer 3

T+F- reviewed 89 high quality studies of anti bullying programmes (Inc OBPP).
Found OBPP where effective in reducing bullying especially in Norway however these results were less consistent in the USA

K- suggested this was because Norwegians take a more humane approach to bullying, while Americans tend to use strict punishment

Question 4

Ethical implications- benefits of OBPP- Strength

Answer 4

Even though programme has mixed effectiveness allowing bullying to continue when intervention programmes exist would be ethically unacceptable.
Head teachers must acknowledge bullying and take responsibility for addressing it.

Question 5

Ethnically implications of CBPP- ethical implications- WEAKNESS
Kalman 2010

Answer 5

Argues treating teachers as security enforces is unethical, he also claims that labelling students as bullies is a subjective insult rather than a scientific term, reinforcing the negative identities.

Question 6

Social implications of OBPP- financial cost WEAKNESS

Answer 6

OBPP- trademarked+ branded package that requires schools to pay various fee’s.
This includes an annual subscription+ cost of training staff.
For large schools, total could could be several thousands= difficult of afford, especially given financial constraints of education budgets.

Question 7

Social implications- financial benefits- STRENGTH
The national association of secondary schools principals (TNAOSSP)

Answer 7

Bullying can have log term social+ financial consequences including an inc rates of truancy ,school exclusions, vandalism,+ need for psychological+ medical interventions for victims
the NAOSSP estimated a financial loss to an average high school due to bullying related issues exceeds 2 million