School Bullying

Paper Summary:

The objective of this paper is to examine the effects that bullying and teasing in school have on elementary, middle school and high school students and the resulting damage to their physiological or psychological growth.

Outline:
Introduction
Bullying and PTSD
Lifetime Harm
Stressors Chemically Burned Into Long-Term Memory
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The work of Nader and Koch entitled: "Does Bullying Result in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? Relates that bullying in schools "is a widespread problem that has received greater attention in recent years." (2006; p.1) Nader and Koch relate that bullying "occurs repeatedly over time and involves and ongoing pattern of harassment, intimidation and abuse." (2006; p.1) Furthermore, bullying may be physical or relational and generally occurs at school and "between peers within the same school year." (Nader and Koch, 2006; p.1) Nader and Koch relates that there have been studies to report negative psychological and physical effects of school bullying which include "...reduced self-esteem, poor physical health, decreased school attendance and performance and increased depression and anxiety." (2006; p.1) "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Coloroso, B. (2003). Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander. New York, New York: HarperCollins Publishers Inc.
• Maestas, Ruby C. (nd) Bullying: Implications and Interventions for Elementary Aged Children. Bullying Implications and Interventions. Bridgewater State College. Pp 1-19. Online available at: http://webhost.bridgew.edu/rmaestas/images/PDF%20Files/Review%20Of%20The%20Literaure%20and%20References%5B1%5D.doc
• Nader, Rami; and Koch, W.J. (2006) Does Bullying Result in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? Online available at: http://www.drwilliamkoch.com/articles/Bullying%20and%20PTSD%20Review.doc
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