Description

The Handling Bullying Questionnaire (HBQ-22) is an assessment tool used to understand and manage bullying behaviors in children and adolescents. The HBQ-22 consists of 22 questions that focus on the frequency, severity, and management strategies of bullying experiences faced by students. The questions cover various aspects of bullying experiences, including the behaviors of both the bully and the victim, the reactions of parents and teachers, and the strategies used to address the issue.

Analysis and Use of Data

Data analysis from the HBQ-22 typically involves the following procedures:

Descriptive Statistics: To present basic characteristics of the data, such as means, standard deviations, and frequencies of responses.

Comparative Analysis: To compare levels of bullying and management strategies between different groups (e.g., gender, age, school).

Correlation Analysis: To identify relationships between different factors related to bullying (e.g., frequency of bullying and parental reactions).

Factor Analysis: To examine underlying dimensions of bullying management and strategies used.

Reliability Analysis: Using indicators such as Cronbach’s alpha to assess the internal consistency of the questionnaire.

Objective

The primary goal of the HBQ-22 is to understand bullying behaviors and the management strategies employed by children and adolescents. The tool aims to assist in the development and evaluation of interventions for the prevention and combat of bullying. It also provides valuable information for parents, teachers, and policy makers to respond more effectively to the needs of students affected by bullying.

Scoring

Scoring of the HBQ-22 involves collecting data from representative samples to ensure the reliability and validity of the tool. The process includes:

Sample Collection: Gathering data from representative samples of children and adolescents exposed to bullying situations.

Score Distribution Analysis: Examining score distributions to establish benchmarks or reference standards for comparing results between different groups.

Tool Validation: Assessing the validity and reliability of the questionnaire through statistical methods and comparison with other tools or criteria.

Bibliography

For studying and understanding the HBQ-22, useful references include:

Smith, P. K., & Sharp, S. (1994). School Bullying: Insights and Perspectives. Routledge.

Olweus, D. (1993). Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do. Blackwell Publishing.

Hawkins, D. S., Pepler, D., & Craig, W. M. (2001). Naturalistic Observations of Peer Interventions in Bullying. Social Development, 10(4), 512-527.

Espelage, D. L., & Swearer, S. M. (2010). Bullying in American Schools: A Social-Ecological Perspective on Prevention and Intervention. Guilford Press.