Effects of Bullying

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Short-term effects include: lower self-esteem, illness, absenteeism, depression and anxiety, thoughts of suicide.

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Long-term effects include: lower self-esteem, higher incidence of depression.

The pattern of victimization can follow into unhealthy adulthood relationships.

Bystanders

Bystanders feel afraid and powerless to change things.

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Some bystanders join in the bullying behavior.

Bullies

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Pattern of conduct disorder may continue into young adulthood.

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According to the Olweus study, bullies were 4 times as likely to have 3 or more convictions by age 24.

School Climate

nBullying affects student learning.

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It creates a climate of fear and disrespect.

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Students may perceive lack of caring and control within the school.

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		Victims n n Short-term effects include: lower self-esteem, illness, absenteeism, depression and anxiety, thoughts of suicide. n Long-term effects include: lower self-esteem, higher incidence of depression. The pattern of victimization can follow into unhealthy adulthood relationships. Bystanders Bystanders feel afraid and powerless to change things. n Some bystanders join in the bullying behavior. Bullies n Pattern of conduct disorder may continue into young adulthood. n According to the Olweus study, bullies were 4 times as likely to have 3 or more convictions by age 24. School Climate nBullying affects student learning. n It creates a climate of fear and disrespect. n Students may perceive lack of caring and control within the school.