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Antibullying programs in schools: How effective are evaluation practices?  

The purpose of this study (Prevention Science. 2009 Sep; 10(3):248-59) was to assess the rigor of recent peer-reviewed antibullying program evaluations.

31 evaluations, published within the last 10 years, were identified and coded for study characteristics. Shortcomings were identified in many.

The authors suggest that researchers should consider: more rigorous designs to identify cause-effect relationships; more appropriate pre-post intervals; and more advanced methods of analyses.

CSN will provide copies of the article to state Maternal and Child Health and state public health staff on request: csn@edc.org

Date Posted: 9/9/2009

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