Bullying

The Cause, Effect, andPossible Solutions to Bullying in Schools.

OverviewResearch TopicDefine ProblemCause of BullyingTypes of BullyingIncrease of BullyingWhat can be done?Conclusion

Research Topic

Types of bullying in schools AndThe possible solutions associated

Problem

Our problem is bullying in schools has created an unsafe environment for students

Understand the different types of bullyingPhysicalVerbalRelationalCyberbullyingEffects of bullying on StudentsMental HealthPossible Solutions Goal of ResearchThe goal of the research is to understand bullying: types, effects then look at the possible solutions that can be incorporated by teachers and parents.

What is Bullying?This definition includes three important components:

1. Bullying is aggressive behavior that involves unwanted, negative actions.2. Bullying involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time.3. Bullying involves an imbalance of power or strength

Information about bullying suggests that there are three interrelated reasons why students bully.

1. Students who bully have strong needs for power and (negative) dominance.

2. Students who bully find satisfaction in causing injury and suffering to other students.

3. Students who bully are often rewarded in some way for their behavior with material psychological rewards.

What Causes Students to Bully

Types of BullyingPhysicalVerbalRelationalCyber bullying

Types of BullyingPhysical bullying can take many forms:Hitting Pushing Tripping Slapping Spitting Stealing or destroying possessions, including books, clothing, or lunch money

Physical bullying may also cross the line into sexual harassment or sexual assault

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Types of BullyingVerbal bullying goal:to degrade and demean the victim, while making the aggressor look dominant and powerful.

Proactive relational aggression is when behaviors are a means for achieving a goal. For example, Sarah may need to exclude Cindy from her group in order to maintain her own social status..

Reactive relational aggression is behavior that is in response to provocation, with the intent to retaliate. For example, Sam gets teased in the hallways repeatedly and he may become a teaser in order to protect himself from teasingRelational BullyingThere are two types of relational aggression: Proactive and reactive.

Types of BullyingCyber bullying occurs when teens use communication technology to say hurtful, embarrassing, or threatening things about another teen.

The rapid in Increase of Bullying

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the percentage of students aged 12-18 who reported being bullied at school has increased by 24.5 percent since 2003, with the latest data samples released in 2007.

What can PARENTS do to Stop Bullying?Talk with and listen to your kids - every day. Spend time at school and recess..Be a good example of kindness and leadership. Create healthy anti-bullying habits early. Help your childs school address bullying effectively. Establish household rules about bullying. Teach your child how to be a good witness. Spread the word that bullying should not be a normal part of childhood.

What can Schools do to Stop Bullying?Programs that educate children. Programs that focus on the social environment of the school..Programs where bullying prevention is not the sole responsibility of an administrator, counselor, teacherPrograms that name clear rules and policies related to bullyingPrograms to increase adult supervision in hot spots where bullying occurs

Conclusion

When bullying continues and a school does not take action, the entire school climate can be affected in the following ways:

The school develops an environment of fear and disrespectStudents have difficulty learningStudents feel insecure Students dislike schoolStudents perceive that teachers and staff have little control and don't care about them

So help STOP The BULLYING

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