Bullying
Signs of Bullying in Children and Adults
- missing belongings
- limited friends
- unexplained injuries
- can be physical, behavioral, or emotional
- physical symptoms: headaches, stomachaches, dizziness, change in appetite
- psychological symptoms: sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, irritability, and feeling isolated.
What Bullying Can Cause
- anxiety
- depression
- overweight
- underweight
- self-harm
What causes children and adults to bully?
- the need to feel in control
- low tolerance for frustration
- trouble empathizing
Facts About Bullying
- around 160,000 students skip school to avoid bullying
- 1 in 10 students drop out due to bullying
- physical bullying increases in elementary school
- verbal abuse is most common
Bullying Statistics in 2014
- 29.3% middle school students experienced it in a classroom
- 29% experienced it near lockers/hallways
- 19.5% in gym class
- 12.2% in bathrooms
Types of Bullies
- school bullies
- cyber bullies
- workplace bullies
Cyberbullying
- done through social media, texting, etc
- victims are often bullied in person as well
- everything can be anonymous
Cyberbully Victims
- often skip school
- have low self esteem
- receive poor grades
- unwilling to attend school
Workplace Bullying
- threatening, humiliating, intimidating
- sabotage, prevents work from getting done
- verbal abuse
- could resemble the experience of being a battered spouse