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Peer Pressure and Bullying, 2004.
An overview of bullying and peer pressure amongst adolescents, its causes, consequences and prevention.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the topic of adolescent peer pressure and bullying. The paper looks at the causes of bullying, how adolescents can protect themselves against bullying and how adolescents can resist peer pressure. The paper also discusses what parents can do to help their children resist peer pressure and protect themselves from bullying.
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"As children grow up they are influenced more and more by the world outside their home and by their friend, parents, teachers and others they meet and interact with in the outside world. Young children learn from their parents and they are influenced by their genetic makeup, which influences their personality type e.g., shy outgoing, smart, athletic or neurotic. They will also be influenced by where they live, a busy city or a small town, by what their parents do, whether they are..."
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Peer Pressure in Adolescence, 2008.
An analysis of the types of peer pressure that exist and the positive and negative results of peer pressure on adolescents.
3,331 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper discusses the influence of peer pressure on adolescents. It defines the term peer pressure, defines the nature of peer relationships and looks at the ways in which peer pressure impacts the decision-making process of adolescents. The paper discusses the types of peer pressure that exist and looks at the positive and negative consequences of peer pressure.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: The Nature Of Peer Relationships
The Motivational And Causative Facets In Peer Pressure
Types Of Peer Pressure
Consequences Of Negative Peer Pressure
Conclusion
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"The above discussion touches on some of the most important areas of this extremely complex subject. The fact that peer influences and relationships have assumed a more predominant position in our society than in the past due to factors like the media and the Internet has increased concern about the negative consequences of paper pressure. The importance of research on peer pressure among adolescents is also underlined by studies that show that the effects of negative peer influence can have far reaching implications for later adult development. A number of studies "...suggest that the reputedly "adolescent" characteristic of peer pressure towards antisocial behaviors continues to have an important influence into emerging adulthood" (Bradley & Wildman, 200. p. 253). This does not only refer to aspects such as crime, drug abuse and health disorders that may result directly or indirectly from peer influence, but also to the psychological dimensions of this problem."
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Peer Pressure and its Influence on Adolescents, 2008.
An analysis of how peer pressure influences adolescent decision-making with regard to alcohol, drug and tobacco use.
2,797 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper presents an examination of the impact that peer pressure has on adolescents. It specifically focuses on peer pressure and its influence on adolescent decision-making with regard to alcohol, drug and tobacco use, as well as other offenses. The paper also looks at how peer pressure influences adolescents to become youthful offenders.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
How it Works
Thinking Outside the Box
Conclusion
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"For many years parents have wondered what happened to that sweet little boy or girl that they raised who is now a defiant adolescent. As children begin to pull away from their parents and find their identity their friends become a vital part of that identity however, parents want to believe that the values and morals they taught their children while young will be strong enough to withstand any negative peer pressure that they may encounter."
"Studies have shown time and time again that peer pressure and peer influence can have a significant impact on the decisions that the adolescent makes. Other factors such as family issues, lack of supervision and socio-economic status also play a part however those factors influence the types of friends the adolescent often seeks out.
"Research into the area of peer pressure and the influence it has on adolescents concludes without argument that who an adolescent chooses to associate with plays a major part in the types of choices that adolescent is going to make."
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Peer Pressure, 2004.
Examines different solutions to the adolescent problem of peer pressure.
1,746 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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Many students get pressured into doing things that they do not wish to do by others in their age group, especially in the public school setting. Dealing with this problem poses a number of important questions for all those involved. This paper examines why peer pressure is such an important issue and why it is so difficult to handle. It looks at what schools should be doing to curb the problem and the role of parents in finding a solution. Peer pressure needs to be approached from every side of the problem, to be addressed by every party involved, and all possible solutions must be considered.
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"The pressure from teachers to complete your homework or behave in class in a uniform fashion is not actually any different from the pressure that may be coming from peers to do certain things. Many schools are implementing the use of counselors or student mediation groups on campus to help raise awareness about the pressures students must face daily, and they attempt to establish support systems for students to access if they have concerns about making decisions. However, without a complete change in the way that children are taught to interact with all people, not just other children, these programs are not likely to have a lasting effect on the negative aspects of peer pressure."
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Peer Pressure, 2005.
An examination of what peer pressure is and its impact on teenagers.
1,258 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that peer pressure does not only refer to negative influence, but can also refer to positive influence. It discusses how it is the negative influence that gains the most interest though, because of the potential problems they can cause. The paper also looks at the causes of peer pressure, the impact it can have on teenagers, and the possible solutions to the problem.
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"One of the reasons that peer pressure is such an important issue is that it is largely unavoidable. It is unavoidable because it stems from the normal process of growing up and experiencing adolescence. This relates to the psychological conflict of adolescence known as the "identity versus identity confusion" (Berk 382). This basically refers to a process where a teenager tries to define who they are. It is also noted that teenagers become "self-concious and introspective" as they try to find out who they are (Seamon & Kenrick 398). This leads to a process where they question who they are and look for guidance on who they should be. This means using their peers to judge their own behavior. This normal process of adolescence means that teenagers are looking to their peers to guide them and will often adapt their behavior to fit in with what appears to be accepted behavior. In this way, peers exert a natural pressure on each other."
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Peer Pressure, 2004.
An analysis of peer pressure among teenagers.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper explores the effects of peer pressure on American teenagers and examines the problems that they face in today's society. The paper focuses on the ways that parents can help their teenagers in coping with these pressures and other relevant issues. The paper discusses the importance for the parent to remain calm, to encourage dialogue with the teenager, and to diffuse stressful situations.
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"The growth and development of children particularly as they enter the adolescent years or teenage years revolves for a very great part the individual's consideration of what their peers think. The need for parental guidance is at an all time high while at the same time the desire for guidance from parents and elders in society is at an all time low. Not understanding themselves as well as feeling very misunderstood is the natural state of being for the teenager. Peer pressure can be either very negative or very positive but practically never is it simply somewhere between. Peer pressure can lead to drug use or it can instill participation in religious services or community initiative programs."
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Peer-to-Peer Software, 2004.
Examines social responsibility issues of engineers who design peer-to-peer software.
3,690 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper provides an analysis of peer-to-peer software to determine how it is used, the current and possible future trends for these applications, and the social responsibilities of the software engineers who design them. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Today, the trend is clear that there is an explosion in growth of peer-to-peer applications to facilitate online communications. In this rapidly changing and growing environment, it is important to develop an understanding of the level of technical versus human support needed in an online community. According to Kollock (1998), the labor required to support a rapidly growing community and maintain quality interactions is quite intense. While human contributions are invaluable, no "mere mortal" can do all things for all people at all times of the day. In the Proceedings of International Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning (CSCL) '99, the participants suggested that it will not be long before technology, like intelligent agents, can supplement the support humans now provide. However, a number of important social issues arise when such technology is considered."
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Copyrights vs. Peer-to-Peer File Transfer, 2002.
A detailed examination of copyright laws, with a comparison to peer-to-peer file transfer.
5,300 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 131.95
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The author takes the reader on an exploratory journey, in which the details and outcomes of several well-known cases of copyright laws are scrutinized. The author discusses the importance of copyright laws, and the elements of various cases that caused the rulings to go the way they did. The paper includes a discussion about the effect Hollywood has on copyrights when it comes to issues such as the ability to download movies and songs.
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"Throughout the years, there have been many cases in which the copyright laws have been challenged and upheld. In more recent years many of the copyright cases have turned to the film and music industry because of the increased ability to duplicate and distribute such products. One of the famous case in recent history was the Sony vs Betamax case. This case was before the internet was invented and for its time it was about state of the art wars on ownership."
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Peers and Parents, 2008.
An analysis of the extent to which peer pressure affects parental influence.
1,501 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper attempt to assess to what extent, if any, the traditional influence of parents has been eroded by peer influence and what questions and problems this raises for the teaching profession as well as for teaching methods and approaches. This research also hopes to show why an awareness of the phenomenon of peer pressure is important for the teacher in contemporary society.
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"On the one hand peer influence is a necessary and positive factor in the development and growth of the adolescent. Mixing with one's peers and being accepted in a group is seen as healthy part of the process of "growing up". It is also important as part of this process for the teenager to develop a sense of independence and self, outside of the sphere and ambit of parental and family influence. (Adolescent Rebellion can be Quelled) Among the positive influences that peers can exercise on the young individual is that the peer group acts as 'sounding board' or a test to ascertain physical, psychological and social development. Approval of their peers is also a form of psychological security for the developing teenager. (Adolescent Rebellion can be Quelled)"
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The Problem of Bullying, 2006.
Addresses the long-term effects of bullying on children.
2,841 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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Children and teenagers growing up being bullied think it is a normal part of life. Long-term consequences are associated with bullying and can lead to criminal activities. The paper shows that little attention has been paid to the effects of bullying or the connection between bullying and other forms of violence. Bullying on school property during recess has become lethal in the past few years and research is suggesting bullying is the beginning of school violence. This paper shows the problems facing children who are bullied, problems in schools and the long-term psychological effects caused from years of bullying.
Paper Outline:
Definition of Bullying
Problems Facing Bullying
Problems of Bullying in Schools
Psychological Effects
Long-term Consequences of Bullying
Missouri State Statue HB 1301 and 1298
Manifest Goals
Latent Goals
Eligibility Rules and Service Delivery
Interview
Evaluation and Flaws
References
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"Boys are bullies more often than girls are and usually bully other boys. Regardless of the gender of the victim, boys tend to use physical force or threats. Likewise, girls typically bully other girls, but do so verbally and indirectly more often than physical. Teenage girls are often the targets of rumors and sexual comments. Teenage girls who bully often spread gossip or encourage others to reject or exclude another girl. Bullying is often a warning sign that children and teens are heading for trouble and are at risk for serious violence."
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Bullying Among Adolescents, 2002.
Explores bullying among adolescents and how and why bullying takes place.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 13 sources, $ 124.95
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This paper focuses on the factors that promote bullying as a behavior among adolescents and its impact on students.
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Bullying, 2008.
This paper is a literature review of the effects of bullying and its impact on psychosocial development across the lifespan.
2,285 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains that, although it is difficult to prove causation, bullying has a variety of outcomes, including physiological symptoms and potential contribution to psychological conditions, such as depression and ideas of suicide and self-harm. The author points out that the best approach to studying the problem of bullying is to consider it within the context of normal social behavior where often both the bully and the victim have become enmeshed in a process of maladaptive social interactions. The paper relates that empowering the students to communicate with peers reduces bullying by enhancing conflict resolution and facilitates an environment in which more positive outcomes can occur.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Understanding Bullying
Bullying and Appropriate Psychosocial Development
Curriculum Deign and Bullying
Conclusion
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"The outcomes of bullying tend to be studied in terms of their short-term impact on the individual. Williams et al. (1996) studied primary school children and sought to identify whether physiological health conditions could be attributed to being the target of bullying in a school. The researchers surveyed approximately 2850 school children within a school district outside of London for health problems and compared these results with whether the child had been the target of bullying. Among the health problems surveyed were bed wetting, headaches, feelings of sadness, problems sleeping, and stomach aches."
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Bullying Across the Lifespan, 2008.
An analysis of the literature on bullying and its impact on psychosocial development.
2,640 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at how and to what extent bullying can negatively impact the bully, the victim, and the social structure in which bullying occurs. The paper reviews literature on bullying that addresses its effects on psychosocial development as well as its long-term effects over the course of a lifetime. The paper also focuses on bullying in school and a curriculum that may help to reduce bullying. The paper concludes by presenting an experimental model, already proven effective in the field, which involved a conflict resolution training program for students, teachers, staff, and community members.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Understanding Bullying
Bullying and Appropriate Psychosocial Development
Curriculum Design and Bullying
Conclusion
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"Bullying has historically been recognized as a common outcome when children are allowed to interact in social settings. In 1987, Besag noted that "one of the major difficulties in considering bullying is that it is not a phenomenon which is easily defined and measured" (p. 9). Attempts to define bullying become "cumbersome" and the efforts taken to summarize all forms of behavior that are linked to bullying are so diverse that attaching a specific term to these reduces the applicability of effective measurement (Besag, 1987). Instead, it is best to approach bullying as a "problem to be considered within the context of normal social behavior, where often both the bully and the victim have become enmeshed in a process of maladaptive social functioning" (Besag, 1987). If this maladaptive social functioning is not curtailed through external intervention or through internal resolution, it may "suddenly escalate into crisis" (Besag, 1987). This requires that bullying be identified and responded to as representative of issues found within problematic social interaction between two or more persons."
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Monitoring Blood Pressure, 2005.
A paper comparing blood pressure monitoring in the lower arm to blood pressure monitoring in the upper arm.
1,191 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper compares the use of a blood pressure cuff on the forearm, as opposed to the upper arm, for monitoring blood pressure. To make the comparison, the paper looks at a medical case where the blood pressure of a patient had to be obtained on an hourly basis in order to administer her required medication. The paper also reviews current literature about this method of measurement.
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"A clinical case in which blood pressure was measured by placing the cuff on the forearm is N.L.; a 78-year-old widowed African American female from Memphis, TN. She is disabled and dependent on her two daughters, which she lives with, for most of her activities of daily living. N.L. was admitted to the intensive care unit at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis on July 16, 2005 for hemorrhagic cystitis and respiratory distress. She has no known drug allergies. Past medical history includes congestive heart failure, hypertension, myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, right below the knee amputation, morbid obesity, and sleep apnea. She has also had a tracheotomy since 2003 to treat her sleep apnea. N.L. was treated for respiratory distress upon admission by mechanical ventilation with a mode of Assist Control and 40 percent oxygen, which she was weaned from on July 18, 2005. She was also placed on Dobutamine drip, July 17, 2005, at three micrograms per kilogram per minute for management of a secondary diagnosis, congestive heart failure. The administration of this drug requires hourly blood pressure measurements. Blood pressure was measured with the cuff placed on the forearm, because large sized cuffs were too small for her upper arm due to her existing state of morbid obesity. "
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Bullying Proposal, 2007.
This paper discusses identifying and administering effective bullying interventions programs.
3,939 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the national phenomenon of bullying must be considered across individual, family, peer, school, and community contexts. The writer maintains that as bullying tends to perpetuate itself, formulating and implementing effective bullying prevention and intervention programs demands an understanding of the environment that establishes and maintains it. The writer makes use of a study concerning 11 seventh grade students, five girls and six boys, who were involved with the bully/victim dyad during the previous year. The instruments used were a bullying questionnaire to compare victimization and emotional status of the participants and the Iowa basic skills tests to assess academic performance. A synthesis of the results of the interviews and statistical results of the Iowa tests is made to identify any relationship between bullying/ victimization and academic performance.
Outline:
Problem statement and research questions
Problem background
Definition of the problem
Proposed solution
Educational significance
Research questions
Literature Review
Statement of hypothesis and rationale
Methodology
Data analysis
Description of media and materials
Project timeline
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"Many students are not experiencing safe environments. The sense of safety for many children is being threatened by the bully/victim dyad. Research on bullying has come to the forefront with national media coverage of violent incidences in schools. It is the purpose of this literature review to investigate prior research and information that has been accumulated concerning victimization and bully prevention programs. The focus is on the victim regarding emotional stability and academic achievement as well as looking at the effectiveness of present bully prevention programs within the United States."
"There are different degrees and types of bullying, and all of them can have an adverse effect on academic achievement."
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