EXPLORING THE ALIGNMENT OF ARLINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES WITH STATE AND DISTRICT POLICY: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK DATA
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2020-09-04Author
Ekueku, Modesty Chisom
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Bullying is a significant issue that results in deterioration of the self-esteem of the victim as well as causing other health and psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, and reduced self-confidence. Research shows that bullying is a common phenomenon in the United States, which involves hurting one's reputation or relationships (Graham, 2016). Cyber-bullying is another common form of bullying to the students who are accessible to the internet and other electronic devices. Cyberbullying has become an even more significant issue due to the unprecedented times we are facing. This study aims to analyze the alignment of bullying polices between the state of Texas, Arlington School district and Arlington junior high school and high schools. The results help shed light on the current policies that have been established and implemented by the state, Arlington district, and Arlington junior high school and high school. While there were some gaps in alignment, overall, most policies were aligned across the three levels. Based on the findings of this research, implications to social work and social work practice are discussed.