As more attention has been focused on school-based bullying, states have moved to enact appropriate legislation that penalizes students who bully and provides assistance to those who have been victimized. By 2003, at least 15 states had passed some type of school anti-bullying law. Some laws also include prevention programming, although precisely what this covers
Family violence and its many forms is certainly not a new phenomenon. It has existed since the beginning of time and very likely will continue until the end of time. Throughout history women and children have been subjected to horrific acts of cruelty and violence at the hands of male-dominated social systems. Siblings were not
A Norwegian researcher named Dan Olweus published the first study on bullying, Aggression in the Schools: Bullies and Whipping Boys, in 1978. In it, he established the most widely used definition for bullying. Olweus defines bullying as follows: A student is being bullied or victimized when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time
Bullying is the deliberate and repeated affliction of harm by one individual on another of less physical or social power. The harm often takes place over an extended period of time and can be inflicted physically, verbally, or emotionally. The victim of bullying is known as the target, while the perpetrator is called the bully.
Stopbullying.gov is a website that was created and is maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Its youth-friendly graphics and design make it accessible and appealing for youth and educators who are working to reduce bullying in their schools and communities. The “What is bullying” section of
This article on bullying and victimization in school psychology explores the multifaceted phenomenon of bullying and victimization within educational settings. This examination encompasses the various types of bullying, their psychological and emotional impact on victims, potential risk factors, and the vital role of prevention and intervention strategies. By addressing the complexities of bystander dynamics, the
Bullying is a problem that threatens the well-being of children and adolescents across the world; estimates are that up to 50% of children are perpetrators or victims. Numerous school shootings recently have been linked to bullying. Bullying has been defined in many ways, and there is some disagreement about what behaviors constitute bullying. The most
Bullying Definition Bullying is aggressive behavior in which there is an imbalance of power or strength. Usually, bullying is repeated over time. Bullying behaviors may be direct (e.g., hitting, kicking, taunting, malicious teasing, name calling) or indirect (e.g., rumor spreading, social exclusion, manipulation of friendships, cyberbullying). Although adults may tend to view bullying as an
Bullying, also referred to as peer harassment or victimization, is defined within the context of peer relationships in childhood and adolescence and involves the frequent, persistent, and intentional use of physical harm or intimidation by one child or a group of children to victimize another child. Most definitions of bullying also emphasize a power differential