Peer mediation programs: A valid tool for school bullying

Abstract

Although the advantages of peer mediation systems are outstanding, few studies have included a longitudinal design and a scientific measure of the impact of these programs. In this sense, the objective of this study was to analyse the impact of peer mediation programs in high school education, throughout the roles adopted in the conflict, and the attitudes pro-victim. In order to attain this goal, two public high schools, with similar characteristics, were compared: one developing a peer mediation program, and one not developing it. The Role Scale Nominations from Salmivalli et al. (1996), was
administered to 323 students from 12-15 years old, in time 1 (baseline), and time 2 (after program development). Results showed mainly the increase of the attitudes pro-victim in the school with mediation program, indicating a clear improvement due to this type of programs.

CITE AS:

Villanueva Badenes, L., Usó Guiral, I. & Adrián Serrano, J.E. (2013). Los programas de mediación entre iguales: una
herramienta eficaz para la convivencia escolar. Apuntes de Psicología, 31, 165-171.