also have academic aspirations, motivation, and a
higher performance, social values and attitudes and
have more positive behaviour, and less likely to
engage in other risky behaviours such as bullying
(Hall, 2003).
Some recommendations based on this study are
(1) improving positive interaction in the school
environment, for example by campaigning the
importance of behavioural tolerance to friends, could
be use to create and promote a peaceful
environment, (2) the importance of shaping the
positive character of students can support the
process of creating a positive interaction.
School counsellors can include bullying
prevention strategies (develop positive character and
connection strategies) as an integral part of the
school counselling program. Prevention strategies
are most effective when they are comprehensive,
systemically implemented throughout the school,
proactive, anticipate student needs (since the first
grades of school), and include a partnership among
the school personnel, parents/guardians, students,
and community members (Goodman-Scott, Doyle &
Brott, 2013). Models for school-wide programs that
foster a positive school climate through positive
behaviours show promising results.
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