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The impact of bullying

I can explain the impact of bullying on the victim, the perpetrator, and those around.

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The impact of bullying

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Key learning points

  1. Bullying can have a long term-impact on a person's mental health.
  2. The perpetrator can experience increased aggression and antisocial behaviour.
  3. Bullying can create a culture of fear for everyone involved.
  4. You should report bullying you see or experience in or outside school to a trusted adult.

Keywords

  • Bullying - behaviour which is intended to hurt someone emotionally or physically

  • Victim - a person who is harmed as a result of another's actions

  • Perpetrator - an individual who has committed a harmful act

  • Bystander - someone who witnesses something

Common misconception

Watching someone bully another person doesn't mean I am involved.

Bystanders, when they accept bullying behaviour and do not intervene or report it, embolden the bully to continue as it creates passive support for their actions and makes the victim feel more isolated.


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Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
  • Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
  • Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Supervision

Adult supervision required

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6 Questions

Q1.
If this is the definition then what is the word? Being considerate of others and the world around you; treating people fairly and how you would like to be treated.

tolerance
cohesion
Correct answer: respect
friendship

Q2.
Which of the following is an example of an unhealthy power dynamic?

A teacher having more authority in a classroom than a pupil.
A parent being able to tell their child what they can't do after school.
Correct answer: One friend being the boss and telling the other what to do.
Friends having mutual respect for each others boundaries.

Q3.
If we encounter or witness bullying online, we shouldn't to the bully as it can make the situation worse.

Correct Answer: retaliate, reply, respond

Q4.
Seb and his best friend Jonny have fallen out because Seb didn't invite Jonny to the cinema at the weekend. How should they handle this conflict?

Jonny should end the friendship as healthy relationships don't have conflict.
Correct answer: Jonny should express his feelings to Seb so they can understand each other.
Seb should tell Jonny to get over it and ignore his feelings.
Correct answer: Seb should listen to Jonny and acknowledge his feelings.

Q5.
How can we show someone that we are listening?

by interrupting them as they speak to comment on what they said
Correct answer: by looking at someone while they talk
Correct answer: by asking people questions about what they said
by avoiding eye contact and looking at your phone

Q6.
Respecting others can make them feel ...

upset and isolated
Correct answer: seen and heard
Correct answer: included and like they belong
angry and ignored

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the words to their correct definitions.

Correct Answer:bullying,behaviour which is intended to hurt someone emotionally or physically

behaviour which is intended to hurt someone emotionally or physically

Correct Answer:victim,a person who is harmed as a result of another's actions

a person who is harmed as a result of another's actions

Correct Answer:perpetrator,an individual who has committed a harmful act

an individual who has committed a harmful act

Q2.
Which of these are possible impacts of bullying on the victim?

Correct answer: withdrawal from friends and family
increased socialising with others
confidence in making new friends
Correct answer: starting to believe harmful things about themselves

Q3.
The impact of bullying can be and can involve serious mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Correct Answer: long-term, long term

Q4.
What are some of the potential impacts of bullying on the perpetrator?

Correct answer: they may experience trouble at school or work
they don't experience an impact, it's only the victim
Correct answer: they may become involved in more dangerous or aggressive behaviours
they may find it easier to make friends and gain the trust of others

Q5.
Which of the following best describes a passive bystander?

speaking to the victim and offering them support
Correct answer: ignoring the bullying and being glad it isn't aimed at them
refusing to engage in the bullying alongside the bully

Q6.
Bullying can create a culture of fear. If you are worried about speaking out directly about bullying, you should ...

join in and hope the bully doesn't target you
not tell a teacher because you don't want to stir up trouble
Correct answer: report it to a trusted adult at home or school
share the harmful comments the bully has made with others