UC Riverside

The study investigated the effect of an anti-bullying intervention, the Bullying Literature Project- Moral Disengagement Version (BLP-MD), on third-grade students’ endorsement of moral disengagement mechanisms in bullying. A rationale for the investigation is provided through a comprehensive discussion of the literature on moral disengagement, bullying, and student perceptions of themselves and their climate. An ANCOVA was used to answer the primary research question: To what extent does the BLP-MD affect student endorsement of moral disengagement mechanisms in bullying after controlling for student perceptions of their social-emotional assets, peer friendships, teacher behavior, peer behavior, and teacher-reported prosocial behavior? Limitations and future research directions are discussed.

Keywords: moral disengagement, bullying, anti-bullying intervention, elementary