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Table 2. Types of Bullying

Type

Definition

Example

Samantha was walking in the hallway when Bethany tripped her on purpose. Samantha called Bethany names to make fun of her appearance. Samantha spread rumors around school that Bethany was flirting with her boyfriend. Samantha took Bethany’s phone and threw it across the classroom.

Using physical force to antagonize another person

Physical

Using words to hurt another person

Verbal

Attempting to damage another person’s reputation or relationships

Relational

Causing damage to someone else’s personal belongings

Damage to Property

Currently, there are two modes of bullying as well as four types of bullying. The modes include direct and indirect bullying. In direct bullying, the perpetrator and victim communicate directly to each other, such as in face-to-face (FTF) bullying. In indirect bullying, the bully does not directly speak to the victim and may involve third-party peers, such as spreading rumors 1,3 . The current types of bullying are physical, verbal, relational, and damage to property 1,3 . Physical bullying occurs when the perpetrator uses physical force to attack the victim 1 , which can include hitting, tripping, or pushing the victim. Verbal bullying occurs when the perpetrator uses their words to attack

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You Are Not Alone: Bullying