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Bullying. By Lauren Davies. What is bullying?. Physical or verbal actions done to hurt/harm someone Can be on regular basis or short-term Sheldon survey results…. National Statistics on Bullying. National studies show that younger grade levels are more prone to being bullied - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
BY LAUREN DAVIES
Bullying
What is bullying?
Physical or verbal actions done to hurt/harm someone
Can be on regular basis or short-termSheldon survey results…
Have you ever been bullied? (Sheldon students)
Yes 75%
No 25%
Have you ever bullied someone? (Ex: Gossiping, excluding others, calling someone a mean name,
cyber bullying, etc.)Yes 62.50%No 31.25%Other… 6.25%
National Statistics on Bullying
National studies show that younger grade levels are more prone to being bullied
Every year, bullying becomes more common
6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade9th Grade
10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade
0% 5% 10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
37%35%
30%28%
25%23%
20%
Have you ever been bullied? (National Statistics in 2005)
Percentage
Grade Level
0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00%42.50%
35.50%
37.00%
30.50%
27.50%
28.00%
23.00%
Have you ever been bullied? (National Statistics in 2007)
Percentage
Grade Level
11th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
12th Grade
What are examples of bullying?
Verbal: Name-calling/gossip/threats/etc.Over the internet: Cyber bullying Physical abuse: Hitting/punching/etc.Excluding others/indirectSheldon survey results…
What form of bullying do you think or see happens most? (Sheldon students)
Over the internet 12.50%
Physical bullying 0%
Verbal bullying 81.25%
Other… 6.25%
What psychological effects can bullying have on an individual?
Depression/sadnessAnxietyPoor self-esteem/Low confidenceInsecurity Shyness/LonelinessStressEating DisordersSuicidal thoughts/attemptsSheldon survey results…
Have you ever experienced depression, suicidal thoughts, low self esteem or any other physiological
effects due to being bullied?
Yes37.50
%
No 50%
Other…12.50
%
What can an individual do if they them self or someone they know is being bullied?
Tell an adult/talk with someoneTherapy sessionsWebsites/talk with groups online about issuesSheldon survey results…
43.75%
12.5%
18.75%
25%
What would sheldon students do if they or someone they know was be-
ing bullied?
Tell an adult/Family member/etc.Pick a fight with the bullyIgnore it and not tell anyoneOther…
Does bullying impact an individuals performance in school?
Lower test scoresLower gradesLow class participationFear of raising hand/asking questionsSheldon survey results…
If you have ever been bullied, was it difficult to concentrate in school or work?
Yes, extremely difficult 25%
Yes, somewhat difficult
18.75%
No56.25
%Other… 0%
Solutions for Sheldon High School?
Avoid gossip/dramaBe nice/neutral to everyoneReport harassment/bullying to school
sheriff/adults