6 Questions
Define bullying.
Bullying is any recurring activity that intends to cause harm, distress, or control toward someone else.
Define cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying involves using an electronic medium to cause harm to someone.
Which of the following are considered common targets of bullying?
LGBTQ+ individuals
Cyberbullying can be more anonymous compared to traditional bullying.
True
Actions to take if being bullied include talking to someone about it, building up your confidence, and acknowledging your ____________.
strengths
Match the effects of bullying with the affected group:
Increased risk for low self-esteem, Anxiety, Depression = Victims of bullying Conduct Problems, Hyperactivity, School drop out = Bullies Depression, Anxiety, Powerlessness, Self-harm, Suicidal = Cyberbullying victims
Study Notes
What are Bullying and Cyberbullying
- Bullying is any recurring activity that intends to cause harm, distress, or control toward someone else.
- Cyberbullying involves an electronic medium to cause harm.
- Bullying can be physical, verbal, and/or social.
Risk Factors and Characteristics
- Common targets of bullying:
- Overweight/underweight
- "Weak" or "shy"
- "Less popular"
- Disabilities or special healthcare needs
- LGBTQ+
- Aggressors (bullies):
- Less parental involvement
- "Issues" at home
- View violence in a positive way
- Friends who bully
Statistics
- Appearance: 61% of bullying is due to appearance
- Academic achievement: 25%
- Race: 17%
- Sexuality: 15%
- Financial status: 15%
- Religion: 11%
- Other: 20%
Effects of Bullying and Cyberbullying on the Pediatric Population
- Increased risk for:
- Low self-esteem
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Feeling of insecurity
- Loneliness
- Poor academic performance
- Cyberbullying can be more anonymous and have a wider reach compared to traditional bullying.
- Effects of cyberbullying:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Powerlessness
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts
Responding to Bullying
- Actions to take if being bullied:
- Talk to someone about it
- Tell an adult that can help
- Walk away
- Don't react
- Have someone with you
- Avoid them as much as possible
- Listen to and help those in similar situations
What to Do If You Witness Bullying?
- Keep your own emotions in check and do not overreact to the situation.
- Do not blame the person who is being bullied.
- Make sure that everyone involved understands that bullying is wrong.
- Explain the facts of the situation to people in charge, such as teachers or coaches.
- Young people who experience bullying should be encouraged to report incidents to their teachers or other authority figures.
This quiz covers the concepts of bullying and cyberbullying, including risk factors, characteristics, statistics, and effects on the pediatric population.
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