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What can be a cause of social manipulation?
What can be a result of social manipulation?
How can parents help their teens who have been victims of social manipulation?
What is the goal of bullies who use social manipulation?
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What type of bullying is social manipulation?
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Study Notes
- Bullies who use social manipulation often do so in order to elevate their own social status or to eliminate competition.
- Social manipulation can arise out of boredom or insecurity.
- Bullies who use social manipulation often do so in order to convince others to participate in bullying their targets or to paint themselves as the victim.
- Social manipulation is a type of bullying that relies on underhanded tactics and relational maneuvering to achieve results.
- Victims of social manipulation may suffer academically, develop eating or sleeping problems, and experience difficulty making friends and trusting others.
- Parents can combat social manipulation by talking to their teen about what they've experienced, reminding them to set boundaries and limit contact with people who do not treat them well, focusing on building self-esteem, assisting them in developing healthy coping skills, and encouraging them to exercise control over the things that are actually within their control.
- If the bullying crosses a line, parents should speak to school officials or authorities. There are also resources like mental health treatment and therapy available.
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Test your knowledge about social manipulation and bullying with this quiz. Learn about the tactics used by bullies, the impact on victims, and strategies for parents to combat social manipulation. Find out how to identify and address this type of bullying.
