Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders and Verbal Aggression: Why School Professionals Should Care and What They Can Do. (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Worth, Megan R.; Smith, Stephen W.; Poling, Daniel V.
• Is Part Of: Beyond behavior. Volume 30:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 135
• Page End: 147
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: verbal aggression -- emotional and behavioral disorders -- schoolwide prevention -- student intervention; Problem children -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children; Problem children -- Education; United States; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 371.93
• DOI: 10.1177/10742956211021431
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1074-2956

Abstract

Verbal aggression (VA) is the most prevalent form of aggression perpetrated, experienced, and witnessed by students, with victims experiencing a variety of adverse outcomes. Furthermore, VA is known to contribute to physical aggression, especially for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Despite the high prevalence, researchers suggest that school personnel may not understand the harmful nature of VA. We summarize research about VA, suggest schoolwide initiatives, and propose effective interventions for perpetrators, victims, and bystanders.