BULLYING IN ADOLESCENCE
Introduction
Bullying is the act of intentionally causing harm to others through verbal harassment, physical assault, or other more subtle methods of coercion such as manipulation. Bullying can have long-lasting effects, but particularly when it begins in adolescence.
People who were bullied all revealed slightly higher levels of stress. But while those bullied earlier in life seemed to respond normally to provocation, people bullied for the first time late in puberty are more withdrawn and sensitive to violence.
There are also sex differences between those bullied for the first time during puberty, with females more likely to react aggressively when provoked and males are much more likely to turn to alcohol to escape bad situations.
Effects of Bullying
The effects are likely to be related to the developing stress hormone system, which matures during puberty, he concludes. Studies show abnormal stress responses in adult animals that experience social stress or aggression from other animals during puberty.Episodes of depression are higher in victims and bullies compared to students who were not, serious suicide ideation and attempt.
Current Statistics
Percentage of students bullied in school by grade level

Responses to Student Bullying
Depending on the study, researchers have found that teachers intervene in bullying situations between 10% and 20% of the time. According to one survey, 25% of student reported that teachers intervened, but 71% of teachers reported that they intervened all the time.
Four Markers of Bullying: Imbalance of power, Intent to harm, Threat of further aggression, Terror.
Types of Bullying
People subjected to either verbal or physical bullying are known to be at greater risk for developing depression, anxiety disorders or to behave violently. But not everyone reacts in this way.
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