bullying

Question 1

What are the three key elements of bullying?

Answer 1

1. Aggressive or intentional harm by individual/group
2. Repeated actions over time
3. Imbalance of power (real or perceived)

Question 2

What are the four main roles in bullying situations?

Answer 2

1. Pure Bullies - bully others but never victimized
2. Pure Victims - get bullied but never bully others
3. Bully/Victims - both bully and get bullied
4. Neutrals - neither bullies nor victims

Question 3

What are the key features of cyberbullying?

Answer 3

1. Uses electronic devices
2. Bully can be anonymous
3. Can occur anytime and anywhere
4. Reaches wider audience
5. Has serious negative impacts

Question 4

What are the main risk factors for bullying?

Answer 4

1. Socioeconomic inequality (higher victimization in places with larger inequalities)
2. Individual characteristics
3. Environmental factors (including parenting behaviors and loneliness)

Question 5

What are the consequences for victims and bullies?

Answer 5

Victims: Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, school avoidance, health issues, rejection, suicide risk
Bullies: Truancy, criminal behavior, deviant offspring, potential unpopularity

Question 6

What are the main approaches to reduce bullying?

Answer 6

1. Whole-school approaches
2. Curriculum changes
3. Peer-led interventions
4. Restorative justice
5. Individual-centered interventions (CBT)
6. Virtual learning tools