Breaking the Cycle: Analyzing and Addressing Bullying in Schools Using the Problem Analysis Triangle
Presentation Abstract
Nearly 20% of students report being bullied in schools within the past year, leading to negative impacts such as decreased attendance, physical health issues, and increased depression. Bullying also demands significant time and resources from schools, including financial costs. This presentation uses the Problem Analysis Triangle to examine bullying, identifying the interconnected roles of the bully, victim, and opportunity. By focusing on controlling any one of these factors, schools can reduce bullying incidents. Additionally, the presentation explores the role of influencers—handlers, guardians, and managers—who can either mitigate or exacerbate bullying. Participants will learn practical strategies to strengthen these roles, helping to predict, prevent, and address bullying more effectively, ultimately protecting students and optimizing school resources.
Conference Program Description
This presentation examines the Problem Analysis Triangle to prevent bullying, focusing on its impact and resource demands. Participants will learn how to disrupt the bully-victim-opportunity dynamic and enhance school supports to better predict, prevent, and address bullying effectively.
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Landers, Eric, "Breaking the Cycle: Analyzing and Addressing Bullying in Schools Using the Problem Analysis Triangle" (2024). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 28.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2024/2024/28
Breaking the Cycle: Analyzing and Addressing Bullying in Schools Using the Problem Analysis Triangle
Nearly 20% of students report being bullied in schools within the past year, leading to negative impacts such as decreased attendance, physical health issues, and increased depression. Bullying also demands significant time and resources from schools, including financial costs. This presentation uses the Problem Analysis Triangle to examine bullying, identifying the interconnected roles of the bully, victim, and opportunity. By focusing on controlling any one of these factors, schools can reduce bullying incidents. Additionally, the presentation explores the role of influencers—handlers, guardians, and managers—who can either mitigate or exacerbate bullying. Participants will learn practical strategies to strengthen these roles, helping to predict, prevent, and address bullying more effectively, ultimately protecting students and optimizing school resources.
