Bullying Among Teenage Girls: An Interview with Dr. Harriet Mosatche
By Integrated Research Services, Inc.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 11, Number 3, 2004, Pages 19-20 , Item# A113-MOSTACHE
Abstract:
Dr. Harriet Mosatche is an advice columnist on a web site for teen girls, as well as the Senior Director of Research and Programs at the Girl Scouts of the USA. Because of these dual roles, she has a unique perspective on the bullying issue. In this interview she answers a number of questions about bullying among teenage girls, including how boys and girls bully differently, the consequences of bullying among girls, and steps which can be taken to help girls treat each other with respect.
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This article can be found in the issue:
Juvenile Bullying
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 11, Number 3, 2004
The topic of bullying has gained national attention in recent years as research shows that experiencing repeated bullying is associated with negative school outcomes such as absenteeism and poor academic performance. Additionally, excessive teasing has been related to depression, social anxiety, decreased self-esteem, anger, and saddness. This issue explores many aspects of juvenile bullying.
This issue also featured these articles:
- • An Ecological Perspective to School-Based Bullying Prevention, Pages 3-6
- • Bullying Among Teenage Girls: An Interview with Dr. Harriet Mosatche, Pages 19-20
- • Bullying at School Among Older Adolescents, Pages 12-14
- • Bullying Bystanders, Pages 7-8
- • Girls' Aggressive Behavior, Pages 9-10
- • Providing Support to Youth Who are Bullied: Tips for School Personnel (and Other Adults), Pages 18
- • School Bullying: Who, Why, and What To Do, Pages 15-17
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