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Impact of Bullying on Middle Childhood Development, References …
Impact of Bullying on Middle Childhood Development
Mental Health Impact
Anxiety
Psychosomatic symptoms
Psychotic symptoms
Altered cognitive skills
Depression
Suicidal ideation & behaviour
Self-harm tendencies
Substance misuse
Panic disorders
Lonlieness
Stress
Disruption in sleep patterns
Sleeping in excess
Inability to sleep
Nightmares
Exhaustion from not sleeping well
Educational Consequences
Missed school days
Difficulty focusing
Disengagement in learning
Lack of participation
Reduced academic achievement
Inability to contrate and retain new information
Physical Effects
Reduced energy
Altered appetite
Upset stomach
Difficulties sleeping
Headaches
Back pain
Dizziness
Poor health habit formation
Alcohol misuse
Illegal substances
Risky sexual behaviour
Tobacco use
Early onset of puberty
Early menstruation amongst females
Experiencing puberty before peers can impact social and emotional wellbeing
Affects developmental growth
Body image disorders
Risky behaviour
Hyperactivity
Self-Identity Consequences
Low self-esteem
Reduced self-confidence
Feelings of isolation
Altered personality
Difficulties in school
Poor social skills
Feeling disconnected from
Family
Friends
Community
Environment
School teachers
Feeling of alienation from peers
Feeling threatened, may result to carrying a weapon for protection
Fear of acceptance
Could lead to violent or withdrawn behaviour
Shyness
References
Armitage R. (2021). Bullying in children: impact on child health. BMJ paediatrics open, 5(1), e000939.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000939
BullyingCanada. (n.d.). What is bullying?
https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/get-help/
Rapaport, L. (2018). Early puberty in girls tied to bullying in school. Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-puberty-bullying-idUSKCN1II2NI
Stopbullying.gov. (n.d.). Effects of Bullying.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/effects