Risk Factors of Bullying
Understanding Bullying
Understanding Bullying
Risk Factors of Bullying
The Targeted
• Is perceived as being different from their peers, weak or “not cool”
• Can be depressed, anxious or have low self-esteem
• Is usually less popular than others and have few friends
• Is seen as annoying or provoking, or like to antagonize others for attention
The Aggressor
• Tends to have less parental involvement and supervision at home
• Tends to be easily frustrated or aggressive
• Tends to display difficulties in abiding rules and regulations
• Tends to view violence in a positive light
• Usually has friends who bully others
The aggressor do not necessarily need to be stronger or bigger than those they bully. The power imbalance can come from a number of other sources—popularity, strength, or cognitive ability.
