Until today, books on bullying have focused either on the victimization by peers in schools or the harassment experienced by adults in the workplace. In contrast to the previous ones, this particular book has as its main theme the bullying behavior in a wide range of contexts, such as preschools and schools, workplaces, homes, prisons, and sports arenas.
Dr. Ken Rigby draws his conclusions from extensive research he has conducted on bullying in various countries and different social contexts, examining the influences of this particular behavior. Through this expanded perspective, he studies the dimensions of bullying, including:
- the characteristics that define bullying
- the harm caused by bullying
- some possible explanations for bullying behavior
- the influence of parenting and family life
- the influences of personality and environment
- the role of gender, race, and cultural background
- modern views regarding prevention and intervention methods to stop bullying.
Ken Rigby outlines and critically examines the proposed ways to address victimization situations. This is of great interest to professionals, executives, psychologists, and those engaged with this ever-expanding phenomenon.
