Should the state of federal government put laws into place to prevent bullying? You know how jokes are often funny because they are based in an ugly truth?
I study young teens’ relationships with their peers, and how these relationships are related to the development and adaptive functioning of youth. A central goal of my work is to understand the conditions and consequences of person-group mismatch. Most of my research is conducted in school settings.
Guided by a social-contextual perspective, I conceptualize schools and classrooms as ecological niches shaped by peer interactions and relationships. Much of recent research pertains to bullying. I have examined both the motives predicting bullying perpetration and the social-cognitive …show more content…
Learn about the Effects of Verbal Bullying! Many people's lives have been destroyed by verbal abuse at home, in schools and business settings Many victims of verbal bullying are affected in very real ways. Verbal bullying can affect one’s self image, and affect someone in emotional and psychological ways. This type of bullying can lead to low self-esteem, as well as depression and other problems. It can aggravate problems that a victim may already be experiencing at home or in other places. In some cases, verbal bullying can reach a point where the victim is so depressed, and wants to escape so badly, that he or she may turn to substance abuse or – in some extreme cases – suicide. In the end, words have a power all their own, and the realities of verbal bullying can have very physical consequences, even if the aggressor never lays a finger on the …show more content…
Physical bullying is rarely the first form of bullying that a target will experience. Often bullying will begin in a different form and progress to physical violence.
Ways to deal with a physical bully: Based on the responses, ask if anyone's been mean to her. Try to keep your emotions in check. Emphasize the value of open, ongoing communication with you and with teachers or school counselors. Document the dates and times of bullying incidents, the responses from people involved, and the actions that have been taken. Do not contact the parents of the bully (or bullies) to resolve matters on your own. If your child continues to be physically hurt, and you need additional assistance beyond the school, contact local law enforcement. There are local, state, and federal anti-bullying and harassment laws that require prompt corrective