INTERNATIONAL
- CAPER
- Mar 25, 2019
- 1 min read
A number of common elements emerge from a cross-cultural examination of the issue of school bullying in a number of countries. The issue of how best to define or describe bullying is a key element readily identified as a point warranting further discussion. Cultural and historical influences appear to shape significantly how bullying is viewed eg in China, Japan and Korean.. It also appearsthat bullying manifested itself differently in terms of age and gender as the statistics from all countries highlighted (Slee& Skrzypiec, 2016)
Indeed, analysis of school bullying in different countries reveals common elements, but at the same time highlights cultural and historical differences in the perception of this phenomenon. For example, in China, Japan, and Korea, approaches to defining and responding to bullying are shaped by traditional values and social norms. It is also interesting that manifestations of bullying may vary by age and gender, as confirmed by statistical data in many countries (Slee & Skrzypiec, 2016). If we apply this concept to the topic of health and physical activity in children and adolescents, it is important to remember that knee injuries and overload can also affect young people differently depending on their lifestyle and activities. For those who are actively involved…