bullying
Disabilities attract bullies: A new study on students with disabilities and bullying
Many students with disabilities face more bullying and being left out in school compared to their classmates. To help teachers deal with and prevent this, the University of Missouri worked on an online training program.
Kate Yakimchuk research children Psychology 9 September 2023
How extra body weight makes teens depressed: A study on weight and bullying
Depressive symptoms are more prevalent among teenage girls than their male counterparts, while boys' mental health is more impacted by obesity. However, bullying has a more significant correlation with developing depressive symptoms compared to being overweight, irrespective of gender, as discovered by Uppsala University researchers.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression teenagers obesity Psychology 30 August 2023
Kids bully to climb the social ladder: A new study on violent children
Bullying rarely happens out of nowhere - even when violent kids don't understand it, there's usually a goal they want to achieve. A study from the University of California, Davis, reveals that teenage bullies often use aggression strategically to climb the social hierarchy within their school, challenging the notion that bullying is solely a reaction to psychological issues or negative home environments.
Kate Yakimchuk research teenagers Psychology 28 August 2023
Sibling bullying: A silent contributor to mental health challenges
The impact of sibling bullying on the mental health of young individuals has come under scrutiny in a recent study, revealing alarming consequences for their well-being. With a comprehensive analysis of data from over 17,000 participants, the study sheds light on a troubling connection between the frequency of sibling bullying during the formative years of early-to-middle adolescence and the severity of mental health issues that emerge in late adolescence.
Kate Yakimchuk research violence depression Psychology 23 August 2023
Group bullying activates brain reward centers: A new study on group violence and its motivations
Have you even witnessed groups of rivals bullying each other? A study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University sheds light on why humans readily engage in harming individuals from opposing groups.
Kate Yakimchuk research violence Psychology 20 August 2023
Students who repeat a grade face more bullying: A new study
Repeating a grade is a pretty stressful experience on its own, but it can become even worse when a student faces bullying. A new study published in PLOS Medicine reveals that students who have repeated a grade are at higher risk of becoming victims of bullying across countries worldwide.
Kate Yakimchuk research children studying Psychology 13 August 2023
Workplace bullying and believing in conspiracy theories are connected: A surprising correlation
An unexpected study results show that individuals who tend to be bullied at work have higher risks of being engaged in conspiracy theories or even having paranoia. A team of specialists has found a link between workplace bullying and engagement in various conspiracy theories.
Kate Yakimchuk research workplace Psychology 3 August 2023
Why bullies attack other people: The main reasons
We often see bullies - either in movies or in real life. While everyone with a bit of empathy doesn't want to hurt or offend other people, it doesn't seem that bullies work like that.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem personality Psychology 10 July 2023
Why some people do not have warm feelings for school years: psychologists explain
While some people remember their high school years as bright, fun, and carefree, others don't like to talk or even think about those times. School can be a place where we can make new friends and gain useful knowledge and social skills, or a place where we feel uncomfortable and insecure.
Kate Yakimchuk school personality mental health Psychology 22 June 2023