TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Bullying in public secondary schools in Nairobi, Kenya
JO  - Journal of child and adolescent mental health
A1  - Ndetei, David M.
A1  - Ongecha, Francisca A.
A1  - Khasakhala, Lincoln
A1  - Syanda, Judy
A1  - Mutiso, Victoria N.
A1  - Othieno, Caleb J.
A1  - Odhiambo, Gideon
A1  - Kokonya, Donald A.
SP  - 45
EP  - 55
VL  - 19
IS  - 1
N2  - BACKGROUND: The prevalence and frequency of bullying in Nairobi public secondary schools in particular and in Kenyan schools in general is not known. Knowledge of the extent of the problem is essential in developing effective interventions. <br><br>AIM: To study the prevalence and frequency of bullying in Nairobi public secondary schools, Kenya. <br><br>METHODS: A self-report sociodemographic questionnaire and the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire of 1991 were administered to 1 012 students from a stratified sample of public secondary schools in Nairobi. <br><br>RESULTS: Between 63.2% (640) and 81.8% (828) of students reported various types of bullying, both direct and indirect, with significant variations found for sex, age, class and year of study, whether in day or boarding school, and the place where bullied. Being bullied was significantly associated with becoming a bully, in turn. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Bullying is highly prevalent in Kenyan schools. Further studies are needed to characterise bullies and victims in terms of personality and environmental factors that may be associated with or conducive to bullying, as well as to determine the long-term prognosis for both bullies and victims. Further research is also required to determine the most appropriate intervention.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1728-0583
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/17280580709486634
ID  - ref1
ER  -