What is the Olweus definition of bullying?
"A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and
over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other
persons, and he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself."
The definition in everyday language is simply...
"Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does
mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time
defending himself or herself."
Three Key Components of Bullying Behavior
- Aggressive behavior
- Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time
- Involves an imbalance of power or strength
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