Research Papers

Exploring high school learners’ perceptions of bullying

Published in: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Volume 22 , issue 2 , 2010 , pages: 111–118

DOI: 10.2989/17280583.2010.536657

Author(s): Patricia Blake Department of Psychology, South Africa , Johann Louw Department of Psychology, South Africa

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Abstract

Objective: Learners’ perceptions of aspects of school life that are sufficiently serious to interfere with their schoolwork were investigated. Bullying was a form of behaviour that was singled out for inclusion and further exploration in the study.

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