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Picture this: A child comes home from school every day, eyes downcast, more withdrawn, and goes to their room, locked away from the world and their family. This might not be your typical bullied student scenario, but research tells us it could be happening more often with a surprising twist on the location of their […]
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A seventh-grader starts asking to stay home more often. Not every day—just Mondays. Then Fridays. Their grades haven’t crashed. No bruises. No dramatic outbursts. Just stomachaches, headaches, and a quiet shift from chatty to withdrawn. Here’s the gut-punch: this is what bullying often looks like before adults recognize it as bullying. And according to a […]
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It started with a single text—a sarcastic comment that spiraled into a group chat pile-on. By the next morning, a 14-year-old girl was in tears, her phone flooded with messages from classmates mocking her outfit and calling her names. Her mom’s reaction? “Ignore it. You wouldn’t be so sensitive if you didn’t stay up so […]
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The intersection of technology and psychology presents a myriad of challenges and opportunities, especially in school settings. Among these challenges, cyberbullying has emerged as a critical concern that affects the mental health and well-being of students globally. The linkage between online harassment and adverse psychological outcomes makes it a pressing issue for school psychologists to […]
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Five hours. That’s how long most adolescents in a new study were online each day. And here’s the twist: parents who knew more about what their kids did online were also more likely to know when their kids were seeing or experiencing cyberbullying. In other words, awareness isn’t nosiness, it’s protection. This study surveyed 407 […]
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With the ever-evolving digital landscape, the intersection of technology and child psychology is becoming an increasingly critical area of focus. Recent findings have stirred the psychological and educational communities, emphasizing the alarming rise of cyberbullying and its profound effects on young minds. The Alarming Reality of Cyberbullying Cyberbullying, often perceived as a mere extension of […]
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One out of every four young athletes reports experiencing verbal abuse from a coach. Let that sink in—25% of kids who lace up their shoes for practice are told they’re “stupid,” “worthless,” or humiliated in front of teammates. For decades, many adults excused this as “tough love” or “building resilience.” But new research shows that […]
Read more →“It’s just banter.” That’s what a group of 14-year-olds told researchers when asked about weight-based bullying in their school. Calling someone “fat” wasn’t considered serious—it was routine. Teachers rarely stepped in. But here’s the problem: being bullied for weight isn’t just hurtful. It’s dangerous. It’s linked to self-harm, depression, skipping school, and even gaining more […]
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What if the simplest way to shield your teen from bullying was as easy as encouraging them to make a new friend? (Yes, I know, sometimes easier said than done). The Study: How Friendships Affect Bullying and Mental Health Bullying in schools worries many parents and teachers. We know that when teens are bullied, they […]
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Schools are complex environments where students experience a spectrum of emotions, from inspiration and camaraderie to boredom and cruelty. Recent research, particularly the study titled “I enjoy hurting my classmates: On the relation of boredom and sadism in schools,” sheds light on an alarming phenomenon: the link between boredom and sadistic behaviors among students. Boredom […]
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