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Bullying Exerts Psychiatric Effects into Adulthood - Coggle Diagram
Bullying Exerts Psychiatric Effects into Adulthood
Bullies and victims alike are at risk for psychiatric problems such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide (adults)
4 times the prevalence of agoraphobia, anxiety, and panic disorder
bullies had 4 times the risk of developing antisocial personality disorder
'loners' have less developed social skills, seen as more impulsive and aggressive
14 times the risk of panic disorder, 5 times the risk of depression, and 10 times the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior
bullying lingers into adulthood
bullies and victims are at risk for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide
Background
bullying is repetitive agressive act done to abuse or intimidate others
can take many forms: verbal, emotional, physical, and cyberbullying
its a power imbalance: stronger kids pick on "weaker" kids
methods: threats, rumor-spreading, exclusion
results of study
4 different groups: people never involved in bullying, victims, bullies, and both
50% the study's youth reported being neither a bully/victim
25% were victims
7% were a bully
victims had 4 times the prevalence of agoraphobia, anxiety, and panic disorders when adults
bullies had 4 times the risk of developing antisocial personality disorder
victims may become successful later on in life, but the event is still in their memory
Bullies are socially adept and find ways to use their skills in a pro social manner
Significance
great emotional and financial cost to society
lowering or preventing bullying could reduce human suffering and long term health costs, and a safer environment for children to grow up in
research is continuing with physiology, genetics, epigentics, and cognitive therapies
continuing to look for interventions that work best for bullying, when should they be administered
what other factors play a role in bullying and victimization?