Abstract
Content analysis of 463 student surveys was used to uncover the nature and prevalence of bullying behaviors within volunteer middle schools across the Southern United States. After completing a training to understand and distinguish between bullying and cyberbullying, students in grades six through eight from three southern states completed surveys and were given the opportunity to participate in face-to-face interviews. Of those surveyed, over 37% reported being bullied either face-to-face or online, with under 31% reporting bullying incidents to adults. Additional findings addressing the nature of bullying, as well as factors related to student reporting, are discussed.
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