definition
Bullying is repeated aggressive behavior that intentionally
harms another person, either physically or psychologically.
Bullying is characterized by an individual behaving in certain
ways in order to gain power over another person.
Behaviors that constitute bullying can include name-calling,
verbal or written abuse, exclusion from activities or social
events, physical abuse, or coercio Bullies may act in this way to
be seen as popular or powerful, or to gain attention. They may
also bully out of jealousy or because they have been bullied in
the past.
The U.S. National Center for Education Statistics suggests that
bullying can be divided into two categories:
Direct bullying
Indirect bullying, also known as social aggression.
Ross says bullying involves a great deal of physical
aggression such as pushing, poking, throwing things,
slapping, choking, punching, kicking, hitting, stabbing,
hair pulling, scratching, and biting.
He also pointed out that social aggression or indirect bullying is
characterized by threatening the victim with social isolation.
This isolation is achieved through a wide range of methods,
including spreading rumors, refusing to mix with the victim,
bullying other people who mix with the victim, and criticizing the
victim's style of dress and other noticeable social markers (such
as the victim's race, religion, disability, etc.).
Ross (1998) outlined other forms of indirect bullying that are
more complex and often verbal, such as name-calling, the silent
treatment, arguing with others until they give in, manipulation,
fabricated rumors and lies, staring, laughing and laughing at the
victim, saying specific words that provoke a reaction from a
previous event, and mockery. The Child Bullying Prevention Act
of 2003 was passed to help
Effects of bullying
children who have been victims of this type of bullying by
researching and disseminating coping skills.
The effects of bullying can be very serious, even fatal. “There is
a growing body of research showing that individuals, both
children and adults, who are regularly exposed to abusive
behaviour are at risk of developing stress-related illnesses,
which can sometimes lead to suicide,” says Monae O’Moore,
PhD, of the Anti-Bullying Centre , Trinity College Dublin .
Victims of bullying can suffer from long-term emotional and
behavioral problems. Bullying can cause loneliness , depression ,
anxiety , low self-esteem , and increased susceptibility to
illness.
The National Conference of State Legislative Councils said:
“In 2002, a CIA report concluded that bullying played a
significant role in many school shootings , and that
efforts should be made to eliminate this aggressive
behavior.”
Suicide
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There is a strong link between bullying and suicide Bullying has
led to [3] many suicides each year. It is estimated that between
15 and 25 children commit suicide each year in the UK alone
because they are being bullied.
Bullying in schools
Bullying occurs throughout the school. It can occur in almost any
part of the school building or perimeter, although it most often
occurs in physical education rooms , recess , hallways ,
bathrooms, on the school bus and bus stops, and in groups that
require work or school activities. Sometimes school bullies are a
group of students who have the ability to isolate one student in
particular and gain the loyalty of some bystanders who want to
avoid becoming the next victim. These bullies intimidate and
drain their target before physically assaulting them. Often, the
people who are vulnerable to bullying at school are students
who are often considered odd or different from their peers,
making it more difficult for them to deal with the situation.
