Effects of Participation in a Martial Arts-Based Antibullying Program in Elementary Schools.

Twemlow, Stuart W.; Biggs, Bridget K.; Nelson, Timothy D.; Vernberg, Eric M.; Fonagy, Peter; Twemlow, Stephen W.

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Title:	Effects of Participation in a Martial Arts-Based Antibullying Program in Elementary Schools
Authors:	Twemlow, Stuart W.; Biggs, Bridget K.; Nelson, Timothy D.; Vernberg, Eric M.; Fonagy, Peter; Twemlow, Stephen W.
Descriptors:	Intervention; Elementary Schools; Violence; Bullying; Grade 3; Empathy; Males; Prevention; Elementary School Students; Grade 4; Grade 5; Program Effectiveness; Aggression; Helping Relationship; Gender Differences; Psychological Patterns; Physical Activities; School Culture; Educational Environment; Peace; Behavior Problems; Behavior Modification
Source:	Psychology in the Schools, v45 n10 p947-959 Dec 2008
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Publisher:	John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Subscription Department, 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774. Tel: 800-825-7550; Tel: 201-748-6645; Fax: 201-748-6021; e-mail: subinfo@wiley.com; Web site: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/browse/?type=JOURNAL
Publication Date:	2008-12-00
Pages:	13
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Abstract:	This study evaluated the Gentle Warrior Program, a traditional martial arts-based intervention to reduce aggression in children, as it was implemented in three elementary schools. The sample consisted of 254 children in grades 3, 4, and 5 who participated in the Gentle Warrior Program as part of a larger school violence intervention. Results indicated that boys who participated in more Gentle Warrior sessions reported a lower frequency of aggression and greater frequency of helpful bystanding (i.e., helpful behavior toward victims of bullying) over time, relative to boys with less frequent participation. The effect of participation on aggression was partially mediated by empathy. The effect of participation on helpful bystanding was fully mediated by changes in student empathy. No significant results were found for girls. Results of the study provide preliminary support for the use of martial arts-based interventions to address bullying in schools for boys, by teaching empathy, self-control, and peaceful strategies to resolve conflicts. (Contains 3 tables and 1 footnote.)
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ISSN:	ISSN-0033-3085
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	Elementary Education; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5
Direct Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pits.20344

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