Bullying at school

bully Bully: student with social and/or physical power who repeatedly picks on another student or group of students with the intent to inflict harm or discomfort Victim: the target of the bullying Bystander: student who observes bullying; they may ignore it, encourage it, or defend the victim

Abstract Bullying is described as aggressive behavior normally characterized by repetition and imbalance of power. It may be considered as a normative in many group settings, but socially unacceptable within the ethos of a democratic society. The history of research and intervention on bullying in schools during the past two decades is summarized. School bullying emerges as an international issue, and we have increasing knowledge of its nature and effects. There is also growing experience of the effectiveness of a range of school‐based intervention strategies. These issues are discussed in relation to the 10 articles from 9 countries that constitute the remainder of this Special Issue on Bullying in Schools.

For the most part, studies of the consequences of bullying in schools have concentrated upon health outcomes for children persistently bullied by their peers. Conclusions have been influenced by how bullying has been conceptualized and assessed, the specific health outcomes investigated, and the research method and data analysis employed. Results from cross-sectional surveys suggest that being victimized by peers is significantly related to comparatively low levels of psychological well-being and social adjustment and to high levels of psychological distress and adverse physical health symptoms. Retrospective reports and studies suggest that peer victimization may contribute to later difficulties with health and well-being.

Longitudinal studies provide stronger support for the view that peer victimization is a significant causal factor in schoolchildren's lowered health and well-being and that the effects can be long-lasting. Further evidence from longitudinal studies indicates that the tendency to bully others at school significantly predicts subsequent antisocial and violent behaviour

Bullying at school

Examples of activities to teach about bullying include: Internet or library research, such as looking up types of bullying, how to prevent it, and how kids should respond Presentations, such as a speech or role-play on stopping bullying Discussions about topics like reporting bullying Creative writing, such as a poem speaking out against bullying or a story or skit teaching bystanders how to help Artistic works, such as a collage about respect or the effects of bullying Classroom meetings to talk about peer relations[11]

Victims 47% of Canadian parents report having a child who is a victim of bullying Statistics show that 1 in 3 children are affected by bullying in their lifetime in the U.S. school system, and 30% report being involved in some manner. According to the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science, victims of bullying are more likely to be sexually inactive compared to bullies. At least 1 in 3 adolescent students in Canada has reported being bullied

Bullying at school

Types of bullying verbal, physical, psychological, and cyber. Cyberbullying is becoming one of the most common types. While victims can experience bullying at any age, it is witnessed most often in school-aged children.

Bullying at school

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