Effectiveness of the FearNot!v.2.0 Software in Reducing Bullying Victimisation Among Primary School Children
Using a Virtual Learning Environment to Reduce Bullying: Evaluation of the FearNot!v.2.0 Intervention in Primary Schools in England and Germany
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual learning treatment in reducing bullying among primary school children in the UK and Germany.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Nov 2007
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
November 1, 2007
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 9, 2008
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 18, 2008
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2008
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2008
CompletedDecember 18, 2008
October 1, 2008
6 months
January 9, 2008
December 17, 2008
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Bullying victimisation - Participant Roles Questionnaire
Measured 1 week post-treatment and at 4 week follow-up
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Knowledge about Bullying and Coping Strategies Knowledge Questionnaire
Measured 1-week post-treatment and at 4-week follow-up
Peer nominations of defenders
Measured 1 week post-treatment and at 4 week follow-up
Hymel, Rocke & Bonanno Moral Disengagement Questionnaire
Measured 1 week post-treatment and at 4 week follow-up
Janke and Janke Adjective Word List (adapted)
Measured after each treatment session
Study Arms (2)
1
EXPERIMENTALReceiving FearNot
2
NO INTERVENTIONControl: Treatment as usual (normal curriculum)
Interventions
Behavioral: Three sessions of FearNot!v.2.0 software interaction over a three-week period (each session lasting approximately 30 minutes)
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Mixed
- Not currently involved in intervention studies specific to countering bullying
- Access to computers that are compatible to run FearNot!v.2.0 (for intervention schools)
- Age between 8-11
- Passive parental consent
You may not qualify if:
- Enrolled in special education schools
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- University of Warwicklead
- University of Wuerzburgcollaborator
- University of Hertfordshirecollaborator
- University of Bambergcollaborator
- European Commissioncollaborator
Study Sites (1)
University of Warwick
Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
Related Publications (1)
Sapouna M, Wolke D, Vannini N, Watson S, Woods S, Schneider W, Enz S, Hall L, Paiva A, Andre E, Dautenhahn K, Aylett R. Virtual learning intervention to reduce bullying victimization in primary school: a controlled trial. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2010 Jan;51(1):104-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2009.02137.x. Epub 2009 Aug 24.
PMID: 19703096DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dieter Wolke, PhD
University of Warwick
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 9, 2008
First Posted
January 18, 2008
Study Start
November 1, 2007
Primary Completion
May 1, 2008
Study Completion
May 1, 2008
Last Updated
December 18, 2008
Record last verified: 2008-10