Implementation of Antibullying Legislation in Iowa Schools: A Qualitative Examination of School Administrators' Perceived Barriers and Facilitators

Rebecca A. Bruening; Rosaura E. Orengo-Aguayo; Angela Onwuachi-Willig; Marizen Ramirez

doi:10.1080/15388220.2017.1322517

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Implementation of Antibullying Legislation in Iowa Schools: A Qualitative Examination of School Administrators' Perceived Barriers and Facilitators

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Implementation of Antibullying Legislation in Iowa Schools: A Qualitative Examination of School Administrators' Perceived Barriers and Facilitators

Rebecca A. Bruening, Rosaura E. Orengo-Aguayo, Angela Onwuachi-Willig and Marizen Ramirez

Journal of school violence, Vol.17(3), pp.284-297

01/01/2018

DOI: 10.1080/15388220.2017.1322517

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Abstract

Adolescent bullying is linked to numerous adverse psychosocial effects that can persist into adulthood. In response to this problem, in 2007 Iowa adopted an antibullying statute requiring all school districts to adopt an antibullying policy. From 2013-2014, 47 semistructured interviews were conducted with school and district administrators in Iowa. Administrators identified many policy implementation challenges including limited funding and staff, and difficulties selecting prevention programs, applying the law's bullying definition in investigations, and understanding the school's jurisdiction for policy enforcement. Contextual barriers to implementation (e.g., media portrayals of bullying and parental attitudes) also emerged. This is the first study to use the interactive systems framework to examine antibullying law implementation, highlighting the importance of coordination among research translators, supportive organizations, and on-the-ground implementers.

Criminology & Penology

Education & Educational Research

Psychology

Psychology, Developmental

Psychology, Educational

Social Sciences

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Title: Subtitle: Implementation of Antibullying Legislation in Iowa Schools: A Qualitative Examination of School Administrators' Perceived Barriers and Facilitators
Creators: Rebecca A. Bruening - University of Iowa
Rosaura E. Orengo-Aguayo - University of Iowa
Angela Onwuachi-Willig - University of Iowa
Marizen Ramirez - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of school violence, Vol.17(3), pp.284-297
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
DOI: 10.1080/15388220.2017.1322517
ISSN: 1538-8220
eISSN: 1538-8239
Number of pages: 14
Grant note: 70507 / Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Language: English
Date published: 01/01/2018
Academic Unit: Occupational and Environmental Health
Record Identifier: 9984282621002771

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