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Αλέξανδρος Σταμάτιος Αντωνίου ,Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής ,ΠΤΔΕ,ΕΚΠΑ
Summary:
Bullying is a repeated and intentional act of physical violence, verbal abuse, or social exclusion toward a weaker or defenseless target. Worldwide prevalence rates suggest that approximately 30% of students are bullied by their peers at some point during childhood or adolescence. The purpose of this paper is to examine the risk factors, such as relationship with family, peers and teachers and social skills, and the consequences of school bullying for abusers, victims and bystanders. Research indicates that victims of bullying have higher rates of psychosomatic symptoms, such as sleep problems, abdominal pain and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders. Bullies show more externalizing problems, such as behavioral problems and antisocial behavior. Involvement of bullying have a significant impact on educational performance, for both bullies and victims, due to sleep disorders, attention difficulties and mental health problems. The long-term effects of bullying include interpersonal deficits, unemployment, substance use, negative body image, eating disorders, suicidal ideation and low self-esteem. Being a bystander of bullying is positively associated with poor mental health, including social stress and depressive symptoms.
Keywords:
bullying, violence, risk factors, health, disorders, bystanders
