An investigation of family and consumer sciences secondary educators' perceptions of sibling aggression and bullying

Research focused on bullying has largely been associated with the school setting. Through an extensive review provided in this study, it was determined that while sibling aggression is known to be the most common form of family violence research on the topic is limited. This descriptive study examines the perceptions of 147 secondary family and consumer sciences educators’ in regard to sibling aggression and the bully-victim relationship as it pertains to siblings and peers. The human ecological systems theory is used to examine relationships at home, at school, and in communities. Statistical significance using the Pearson Correlation was found between bullying and sibling aggression and between the teachers who reported to have had bullying training and their self-reporting of sibling aggression and bullying. Professional practice and research implications are discussed, especially for professionals in family and consumer sciences education and extension education.