Anti-bullying interventions with adolescents: a mapping review

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https://doi.org/10.22235/cp.v19i2.4658

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school psychology, school violence, adolescence, intervention

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Bullying and cyberbullying are problematic group phenomena that affect adolescents' health and development. This study aimed to systematically identify and describe the content of anti-bullying interventions conducted with adolescents. To achieve this objective, a mapping review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines and searching the SCOPUS, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. A standardized data extraction form was developed, and all results identified in the consulted sources were exported to the Rayyan platform. All titles and abstracts were reviewed in the first screening stage, followed by full-text retrieval for corpus formation. Data were analyzed descriptively and analytically. Eleven studies were included in the review, reporting ten interventions. A diversity of components and theoretical foundations was evident across the reviewed interventions. All documented initiatives were effective, to some extent, in addressing bullying and/or cyberbullying. Student participation in leading peer-based intervention activities was highlighted in some cases. Culturally relevant interventions were documented, and participatory approaches integrated into the school environment were highly valued, serving as inspiration for future initiatives.

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2025-10-28

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Lembo, V. M. R., & Oliveira, W. A. (2025). Anti-bullying interventions with adolescents: a mapping review. Ciencias Psicológicas, 19(2), e-4658. https://doi.org/10.22235/cp.v19i2.4658

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