essay question
abdull110
week_3_victims.ppt~ Victims
Content
- Personal Characteristics
- Being “Different”
- Psychosocial Effects
- Warning Signs
- Holistic Health Effects
Characteristics of Victims
- Quiet and shy
- Tend to not retaliate
- Unassertive
- Lack friends and social support
- Low self-esteem
- Irritating and inappropriate social behaviors
~ What traits are common to victims? ~
Being “Different”
Bullies frequently target kids that are different in some way…
- Appearance differences: Body size, clothing, skin color, hair, etc.
- Cultural or racial
- Socio-Economic
- Special Education
- Disabilities
- Alternative Sexuality (or as perceived)
Psychosocial Effects
- Fear, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, insecurity, humiliation, isolation.
- School and social interaction avoidance.
- Social, academic, emotional development impaired; adjustments made with difficulty.
Warning Signs of Being Bullied
- Increase in fighting
- Avoidance of lunch or recess areas
- Suspicious bruises or scratches
- Attendance problems
- Suicide attempts
- Illogical route when walking home.
~ Board Mind Map ~
- Mood swings, withdrawal
- Ongoing or sudden illness
- Inability to concentrate
- Loss of interest in school
- Argumentativeness
- Change in social groups, few friends
Holistic Health Effects
Social
Emotional
Spiritual
Intellectual
Physical
