Why we need to rethink ‘bullying’
Latest research from Flinders University has identified that the term ‘bullying’ – used to define a range of behaviours – is potentially jeopardising successful and necessary […]
Young people ignored in the bid to stop bullying
There is a disconnect between young people’s perspectives and how school bullying is treated in practice and policy in Australia, a leading expert has warned. “School […]
How child poverty leads to a lesser life
Poverty and disadvantage put young Australians on the road to a less fulfilling life and schools could play a critical role in breaking the cycle, a […]
Youths beware of bullying by best friends
We wouldn’t expect best friends to bully each other – but they can in unexpected ways. Sometimes, bullying behaviour by young people that would usually be […]
Anti-bullying initiatives don’t dip peer aggression
Rising rates of bullying and decreasing student well-being amongst primary and secondary students in Australia has been revealed in a new study by Flinders University’s Dr Grace […]
Primary schools embrace PEACE Pack to tackle bullying
A total of 26 primary schools across South Australia have been trialling a new anti-bullying program developed at Flinders University. The new primary school version of […]
Is stuttering linked to social anxiety?
The differences – and similarities – between people with high levels of social anxiety and stutterers are being investigated by researchers at Flinders. In the hope […]
PEACE Pack halves bullying at Adelaide school
A Flinders University program to reduce bullying in the schoolyard and promote wellbeing among children has halved the incidents of bullying at Brighton Secondary School and […]
Flinders and Italy form united front on cyber bullying
An Italian cyber bullying expert is working with Flinders University researchers to explore the cross-cultural differences in parental monitoring over children’s internet activities.