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by  Olivia Dominguez Rios  - Sunday, July 17, 2022, 11:44 AM

Number of replies: 11

We are all familiar with the concept of bullying and how damaging it is to a person’s state of wellbeing and self-esteem. It has been studied and analyzed in order to provide support to victims and to eliminate root causes. It is such a common occurrence in different settings of the community that the government has gotten involved to find solutions and the law to prosecute such behaviors. The process is not simple, these studies have been established not only to find a solution but to also better understand what drives an individual to “punish” a fellow schoolmate, college, friend, partner and even family member. What psychological trait lies behind this type of nature? In schools for example, where children’s education can become seriously impacted by bullying, many resources have been brought upon to aide this type of situations. For example: children have been taught to familiarize with the concept, to understand its various types in order for them to be able to identify when they are being bullied. Also, to understand the prohibited quality of such and the negative consequences that acts of bullying carry. They are told to report any incidence of bullying. The schools’ personnel is also trained to confront it by talking about, interviewing students, getting the parents involved and by implemented an already set of rules and regulations stating what is and it is not allowed in school property. But bullying goes far beyond the school fences, what to do then? The school staff understands this and so does the government. For this reason, even though no law covers bullying specifically, it does overlap with other set laws such as discrimination so any kind of threat or actual event that eventually may lead to a violent act of crime must be reported to the law enforcement authorities. Children also have the responsibility to report bullying and are told to also stand up for others. They are instructed on how to deal with Cyberbullying, which is bullying in the for of text messages, social media, emails etcetera. An adult’s involvement is crucial, parents especially. They need to be aware of their children’s activities and unusual behavior. Bullying has always been present and while many may argue that it is a problem that will not go away, truth is many things can be done to reduce the incidences and to help the victims to deal with this, to know they are not alone and to help others. No child should be scared to go to school and all children are entitled to a peaceful and productive educational experience. 

Reference:

Services, U. D. (2021, November 5). Prevention: Learn how to Identify Bullying and Stand Up to It Safely. Retrieved from stopbullying.gov: https://www.stopbullying.gov

 

by  Mirella Castillo  - Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 6:58 AM

Number of replies: 0

Bullying can be considered a form of youth violence (Hester et al., 2016). There are many reported instances of bullying throughout the world. Therefore, the study into the intricacies of bullying and its effects is expanding as part of the topic of bullying prevention. The frequency of bullying in schools, the internet, the impacts of bullying on individuals, the various risk factors for bullying, and those bullying others, in addition to how the media coverage impacts bullying, constitute essential areas that need more research. The CDC recognizes that bullying is common, and some youths are likely to experience bullying more as compared to others.

Studies show that about 20% of students aged 12 to 18 in the United States have been bullied. Everyone who is a teenager, whether they drive others, are forced, or are witnesses to bullying, is susceptible to its damaging effects. Children and adolescents who engage in bullying could have strong social networks or be social outcasts; in either case, they might also have been bullied (Walters & Espelage, 2022). Various methods of preventing bullying have shown the most promise, including incorporating the whole school community. A zero-tolerance policy and immediate expulsion are ineffective disciplinary measures (Li, Chen, Chen, & Chen, 2017). When they step in on behalf of the person being bullied, bystanders, also known as people who witness bullying, can make a significant difference in the situation. Studies have also indicated that parents may help avoid bullying by having conversations with kids regarding bullying, inspiring them to pursue activities they are passionate about, and seeking assistance, among other strategies (Li, Chen, Chen, & Chen, 2017).

The connection between being bullied and committing suicide is a complicated one. The media must refrain from oversimplifying these complex topics and suggesting or outright claiming that bullying can lead to suicide because studies show otherwise. It is not truthful and could be hazardous to directly relate or indicate that bullying causes an individual to commit suicide (Walters & Espelage, 2018). Furthermore, suggesting that bullying is a natural response to suicide is inaccurate. Research indicates that severe bullying is likely to result in increased emotions of isolation, rejection, exclusion, despair, depression, and anxiety; all of these are likely to contribute to suicide (Walters & Espelage, 2018).

Moreover, depression, as well as anxiety, might as well contribute to suicidal actions. Most bullied children and adolescents do not develop suicidal thoughts or behaviours. Most young individuals who take their own lives have many variables that put them in danger.

In summary, it is important to understand and address the various factors increasing the risk of bullying. The CDC's framework may be utilized to influence the behaviours of the people and their relationships, family, school, and community, as well as societal risk, including the protective factors for violence. The approaches such as universal school-based programs can help strengthen youths’ skills while simultaneously modifying the physical and social environment, which in turn may help reduce violence, bullying, and their various risk factors.

References

Hester, J., Auerbach, J., Seeff, L., Wheaton, J., Brusuelas, K., & Singleton, C. (2016). CDC’s 6 | 18 Initiative: Accelerating Evidence into Action. NAM Perspectives, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.31478/201602b

Li, Y., Chen, P. Y., Chen, F.-L., & Chen, Y.-L. (2017). Preventing School Bullying: Investigation of the Link between Anti-Bullying Strategies, Prevention Ownership, Prevention Climate, and Prevention Leadership. Applied Psychology, 66(4), 577–598. https://doi.org/10.1111/apps.12107

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2021). StopBullying.gov. Retrieved from StopBullying.gov website: https://www.stopbullying.gov/

Walters, G. D., & Espelage, D. L. (2018). From victim to victimizer: Hostility, anger, and depression as mediators of the bullying victimization–bullying perpetration association. Journal of School Psychology, 68, 73–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2017.12.003

Walters, G. D., & Espelage, D. L. (2022). Mediating the pathway from bullying victimization to bullying perpetration with hostility, peer delinquency, and pro-bullying attitudes: Transforming victims into aggressors. Psychology of Violence. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000435