Who is At Risk for Being Bullied?
Generally, children, teens and young adults who are bullied:
- Do not get along well with others
- Are less popular than others
- Have few to no friends
- Do not conform to gender norms
- Have low self esteem
- Are depressed or anxious
Who is At Risk for Bullying Others?
Some people who at risk for bullying others are well-connected to their peers, have social power, and at least one of the following:
- Are overly concerned about their popularity
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Like to dominate or be in charge of others
Others at risk for bullying others are more isolated from their peers and may have any of the following:
- Are depressed or anxious
- Have low self esteem
- Are less involved in school
- Are easily pressured by peers
- Do not identify with the emotions or feelings of others
Other risk factors for bullying others include the following:
- Being aggressive
- Have less parent involvement
- Think badly of others
- Are impulsive
- Are hot-headed and easily frustrated
- Have difficulty following rules
- View violence in a positive way
What Does Not Increase Risk:
- Location. There are no differences in rates of bullying for urban, suburban, or rural communities. Bullying happens everywhere.
- School Size. The overall percentage of students being bullied does not vary based on school size, although bullying does happen more often in larger schools.
- Gender. Boys and girls are just as likely to be involved in bullying. Forms of bullying may vary by gender; for instance, some research has found that girls are more likely to bully others socially
Find more tips and information about bullying at StopBullying.gov
Information Source: http://www.stopbullying.gov/topics/risk_factors/index.html
School Bullying Prevention Program
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