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| “Bullying is any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth or group of youths that involves an observed or perceived power imbalance and is repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated. Bullying may inflict harm or distress on the targeted youth including physical, psychological, social, or educational harm.” |
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| Unwanted aggression vs. rough play? |
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• “Unwanted” means the targeted youth wants
this behavior to stop
• Things to consider:
• Existing relationship between the youth
• Expressions, body language, before and after events, and mood |
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| bullying and Repeated Behavior |
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• Multiple incidents of aggression leading to a
pattern of aggression, or
• Strong concern behavior will become a pattern |
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| bullying and Power imbalance |
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• Differences in physical characteristics
• Popularity or peer associations • Demographics
• Skill or ability
• Access to resources
• Being outnumbered
• Presence of weapons |
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| The Uniform Definition of Bullying by the CDC does not |
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| include the requirement of physical or verbal actions. |
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• Physical:
• Hitting, kicking, spitting, tripping, pushing
• Verbal:
• Name-calling, taunting, sexual comments, gestures, mean notes, threats
• Relational:
• Social isolation, rumors, sharing embarrassing images on social media |
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• Behaviors occur when the targeted youth is present
• Examples: pushing, hitting, taunting, exclusion |
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• Behaviors occur when the targeted youth is not present
• Examples: rumors, telling others to be exclusive |
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| What Does Bullying Look Like? |
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- 2015 study by the US DOE found:
• 22% of students aged 12–18 were bullied
• 20% of high school students were bullied on school property in the past 12 months
- Highest reported forms at school:
• 14% made fun of, called names, insulted
• 12% subject of rumors |
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| males vs females and bullying |
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| Individuals at the highest risk of bullying are those who: |
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• Have learning disabilities
• HaveADHD
• Have autism spectrum disorder
• Have special health care needs or chronic diseases
• Are overweight or underweight
• Are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender; are questioning their sexual orientation, or do not conform to gender stereotypes
• Speak other languages at home |
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| Lasting Impact of bullying |
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Being bullied as a child is associated with later onset of:
• Internalizing problems
- Depression, anxiety, panic disorder, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, attempts
• Psychosomatic problems
- Headaches, stomach pain, sleeping problems, poor appetite
• Academic problems |
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