Bullying research

Good quality research on bullying in schools is critical to guide effective practice.

An enormous amount of literature exists on this topic, and it can be daunting to know where to start.

Bullying. No Way! has reviewed the research on bullying for Australian educators and produced a series of research snapshots which outline the implications of the research for educational policy and practice.

Download individual research snapshots below or all eight research snapshots in a single document .

• What is bullying, including online bullying?
  
• What is the prevalence of bullying in schools?
  
• Who is involved in bullying?
  
• What are the impacts of bullying?
  
• What role do parents and carers have in relation to bullying?
  
• What is the role of school culture and school climate in countering bullying?
  
• What is the role of school policy?
  
• What evidence-based practices can schools adopt?
  

Infographics

There are two infographics available that can be printed for display in colour on A3 paper:

• Bullying prevention for schools - what we know : this infographic summarises quality Australian research about effective practices at schools, positive teacher-student relationships and positive family relationships. 
• Bullying in schools facts and figures : this infographic summarises quality Australian research facts and figures about bullying, including online bullying. 
  

You can also download the combined bullying for school infographics  or download an accessible version  of the combined content of the two infographics.