Reflections on a participatory research project exploring bullying and school self-exclusion: power dynamics, practicalities and partnership working

O’Brien, Niamh; Dadswell, Anna

doi:10.1080/02643944.2020.1788126

Cited by 17 publications

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“…All attention focused on the students filling out the questionnaires by addressing their questions and keeping them at task during data collection. Given that there was minimal risk in participation for the students in the present study, protection of confidentiality of the information provided, and the voluntary nature of participation where students could opt out of research, the present study deemed cogent support as per global ethical standards (Coyne, 2010; Tigges, 2003), and as seen in western research on bullying (O'Brien & Dadswell, 2020; Pickles, 2020), to conduct research with students by obtaining informed consent from participating students and Principals acting in loco parentis.…”

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Body mass index and peer victimization: A transactional model

Thakkar

Geel

Malda

et al. 2020

Aggressive Behavior

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Past research has shown concurrent associations between adolescent's body mass index (BMI) and classroom bullying victimization experiences. The goal of this three‐wave longitudinal study is to examine a transactional model of associations between BMI and bullying victimization among adolescents in India. We investigate concurrent unidirectional and bidirectional relations between BMI and victimization. In a sample of 1238 students from nine schools (Grades 7–9; M‐ageT1 = 13.15, SD = 1.16) in Indore, India, we used self‐ and peer‐reports to measure bullying victimization in the classroom, and objective measurement of students' height and weight to collect data on adolescents' BMI, across three waves in one school year. Structural equational modeling was used to test transactional relations between BMI and bullying victimization. For self‐reported victimization, there was no concurrent or over time association between BMI and victimization for boys or girls in the present study. For peer‐reported victimization, we observed concurrent associations between BMI and victimization for boys and girls and a prospective relation where higher BMI corresponded to less victimization over time for boys. The study yielded mainly concurrent relations between BMI and victimization among adolescents in India. Results from western countries may not generalize to India.

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confidence: 91%

Body mass index and peer victimization: A transactional model

Thakkar

Geel

Malda

et al. 2020

Aggressive Behavior

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“…Ethical approval was received from Anglia Ruskin University's School of Education and Social Care Research Ethics Panel. A more detailed account of the methods can be found in the final report (O'Brien & Dadswell, 2019) and a critical reflection on the participatory research process is published elsewhere (O'Brien & Dadswell, 2020).…”

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Working with Adolescents to Understand Bullying and Self–Exclusion from School

Dadswell

O’Brien

2021

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Self-exclusion from school is a significant issue in the UK and increasingly associated with bullying. However, there is little research into this relationship and the experiences and support needs of adolescents who experience bullying leading to self-exclusion are unknown. Using participatory methodology, we worked with adolescents who had self-excluded from school and the staff supporting them, to identify key issues on experiences and support needs and design the research approach which was carried into a second phase of research involving four focus group discussions with other self-excluded young people. Fifteen adolescents were involved in total (11 female, 4 male, aged 13– 16). Data was analysed thematically and findings suggest anxiety underpins self-exclusion due to bullying, which was shaped by friendship dynamics, issues around seeking support, and institutional factors in schools. This led to gradual withdrawal from school, and eventually self-exclusion. These shared experiences, knowledge, and insight go beyond the current literature, thus providing a strong rationale for adolescents’ involvement in future research.

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“…Young people can demonstrate their competence as co-researchers at various stages of the research process ranging from helping to decide on data collection methods to data collection and interpretation of the findings (Coad and Evans, 2008;Gray and Winter, 2011). Such participation can help young people develop research, teamworking and interpersonal skills, become confident in their own decision making, create a sense of achievement at being part of a research team, while having their opinions and ideas listened to and valued (Davis, 2009;O'Brien and Dadswell, 2020). In accordance with the aspirations of the UNCRC and our belief that young people are competent to speak on issues that affect them, we created a YPAG.…”

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“…In accordance with the aspirations of the UNCRC and our belief that young people are competent to speak on issues that affect them, we created a YPAG. YPAGs have been used in numerous research studies exploring a range of sensitive issues such as bullying, sexual consent and producing sexuality and relationships educational materials (Johnson et al, 2020;O'Brien and Dadswell, 2020;Whittington, 2019).…”

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The challenges and opportunities of conducting PhD participatory action research on sensitive issues: Young people and sexting

York

Mackenzie

Purdy

2021

Citizenship, Social and Economics Education

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This paper presents the challenges and opportunities of using a participatory action research (PAR) methodology in a social science PhD exploring young people’s attitudes to sexting in Northern Ireland. Based upon a children’s rights approach, a Young People’s Advisory Group (YPAG) was created to seek advice on data collection activities and resources to be used with the participants of the research. Single-sex and mixed-sex focus group interviews were conducted in one youth club with 17 young people. PAR provides opportunities for young people to voice their views on matters affecting their lives, and supports the development of interpersonal, teamworking and research skills. Challenges of PAR included recruiting young people, gaining consent from young people and parents. This study highlights the importance of including young people as co-researchers. As a result of the method used, young people confirmed that Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) is inadequate.

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Reflections on a participatory research project exploring bullying and school self-exclusion: power dynamics, practicalities and partnership working

Cited by 17 publications

References 49 publications

Body mass index and peer victimization: A transactional model

Body mass index and peer victimization: A transactional model

Working with Adolescents to Understand Bullying and Self–Exclusion from School

The challenges and opportunities of conducting PhD participatory action research on sensitive issues: Young people and sexting

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