The Factors
This checklist provides contributing factors to bullying propensity and/or ways a bullying scenario may unfold.
*There are others path that can lead to bullying. This checklist does not contain all factors that contribute to bullying, however, it raises awareness and opens communication.
- Family: education, no support, violence, poverty, dysfunctional
- Peers: no support (betrayal), violence, dysfunctional, judgemental
- Differences (students): appearance, discrimination, prejudices, racism, religious beliefs
- Environment (school): community, lack of students in the community, competition among the students
- Social Media: influence via postings (negative), increase pressure on victim/ bullying dynamic
- Incidents: victims and bullies’ conflicts (internal vs. external)
- Mental condition: personal history, trauma, anxiety level, antidepressants, bullies tend to exploit weaknesses
*There are others path that can lead to bullying. This checklist does not contain all factors that contribute to bullying, however, it raises awareness and opens communication.
Social BullyingBullies often work to exclude their target from social groups, painting the individual as an undesirable or someone who should be mocked. Social bullying is typically discriminatory in nature, focusing on traits about the target that are different from those of the bully (e.g. appearance, race, or sexual orientation).
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Secondary BullyingPeople repeatedly exposed to the bad behaviour of a confident and prominent bully may not always act in accordance with their ethical values, i.e. speak out, defend or support the target. This may be an attempt, conscious or unconscious, to avoid being abused by the bully. Unfortunately, these 'secondary' bullies may not realize that by failing to act, they are becoming part of the problem.
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Vicarious BullyingVicarious forms of bullying are orchestrated by those who will instigate a conflict between another individual and the desired target, deriving enjoyment from witnessing the victim's humiliation and distress. Some employees will instigate vicarious bullying between their employer and a fellow employee, and student bullies may attempt to create similar discord between teachers and students.
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