Social Factors-bullying

Question 1

At what stage of life can bullying occur?

Answer 1

Bullying can happen at any stage of life.

Question 2

Who does bullying affect?

Answer 2

Bullying affects the victim, the bully, and any onlookers.

Question 3

What is verbal bullying?

Answer 3

Using words to hurt someone, including:
• Name-calling.
• Making racist, sexist, or disablist comments/slurs.
• Making hurtful comments.
• Making threats.
• Ridiculing.

Question 4

What is emotional bullying?

Answer 4

Causing psychological hurt, including:
• Spreading rumours.
• Excluding someone.
• Ignoring someone.
• Stalking.

Question 5

What is physical bullying?

Answer 5

Using force to hurt someone, including:
• Hitting.
• Pushing.
• Slapping.
• Kicking.
• Taking, hiding, or damaging another person’s belongings.

Question 6

What is cyberbullying?

Answer 6

Using technology to hurt someone, including:
• Sending hurtful messages via the internet.
• Sharing personal information without permission.
• Posting inappropriate photos.
• Sending hurtful or anonymous text messages.

Question 7

What are some short-term effects of bullying?

Answer 7

• Stress/anxiety.
• Withdrawal from school, work, and activities.
• Inability to cope with life events.
• Eating disorders.
• Poor self-image.
• Low self-esteem.

Question 8

What are some long-term effects of bullying?

Answer 8

• Difficulties in forming relationships.
• Poor academic achievement.
• Substance misuse.
• Self-harm.
• Increased risk of suicide.