Consequences of bullying
introduction
mobbing is the technical term for harassment or the psychological terrorization of people by people around them. The aim of the bullies is to keep the victim as small as possible or to drive them away, whether from the school, of the job or from other institutions. The victims of bullying attacks are often people who do not have a strong position in the group and who differ from the others in terms of social class, origin, behavior or appearance. The group of perpetrators consists largely of fellow travelers who are only afraid of being affected themselves. Often there are only a few instigators who initiate the bullying. They usually have a confident demeanor and a stable position in the group. The consequences of bullying mainly affect the victims who suffer from constant attacks of various kinds.
The constant burden is not just for the body exhausting and hazardous to health – also the psyche suffers from it. Sadness, fear and anger dominate the lives of many victims of bullying. It is not surprising that these circumstances translate into mental illness, self- or self-harming behavior, or even into Suicidal ideation with all the associated consequences. Above all, it must be made clear to the perpetrators what serious damage they can cause with their behavior.
General consequences of bullying
Bullying can have a negative impact on both the physical condition of the victim and the psyche of those affected. The constant attacks by the perpetrators cause the affected person to have a wide variety of negative feelings and promote those that are usually already present Insecurity. The attacks can be in verbal form (e.g. insult), or through Actions (e.g. causing overtime). Different types of bullying are often combined.
The negative feelings - sadness, fear or anger - reduce performance at work as well as in everyday life. The victims of bullying no longer have any motivation to move into the company of the perpetrator groups or are even afraid to do so.
A fundamental distrust of other people often develops, which generally makes interpersonal relationships more difficult, even if the other person is actually "friendly". The consequences are social withdrawal (Avoidance behavior), feeling powerless, self-doubt, Anxiety as well as mental and physical degradation. The physical decline can manifest itself in either a sharp increase or decrease in body weight. The result is, on the one hand, children or young people who can no longer or do not want to go to school, and on the other hand adults who lose their jobs or have to be transferred. In particularly severe cases, the psychological terror to which the victims are exposed can lead to disability and lifelong damage.
The quality of life of victims of bullying is significantly reduced, which also affects their physical health. Affected people get sick more often and usually take longer to cure the disease. This is often related to the avoidance behavior of spending as little time as possible with the group of perpetrators.
However, if there is no physical violence, bullying has the most serious consequences on the psyche. The term of the "Bullying Syndrome" established which is in the same category as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is classified. PTSD occurs in people whose lives have been acutely threatened or who have witnessed the death of other people (classic example: soldiers). This fact alone illustrates the severity of the consequences of bullying.
Victims of bullying are at increased risk depressions or other mental disorders to get sick. The problems of the people concerned must be taken extremely seriously, otherwise far-reaching consequences can follow.
Due to the hopelessness that the victims feel, some of them see only one way to escape it - the Suicide (Suicide). Every perpetrator should be aware that he may drive a person so deep into despair that they no longer want to live. It was already Acts of violence attributed to previous bullying. The negative feelings are bundled in a deep hatred towards the perpetrators, which is lived out at some point.
Consequences of bullying in school
Bullying plays an important role in schools and is now an integral part of various internal schools Educational programs. Children and young people often do not yet have the vision to correctly assess the consequences of their actions. However, it is precisely these bullying attacks for the victims that are drastic experiences that leave clear traces in the psychological state of those affected. Especially Bullying in primary school can have far-reaching consequences for the affected child. In childhood and adolescence, and thus especially in school, people develop significantly into independent individuals, personality is formed and you learn to stand on your own two feet. If during this phase of development Such emotionally stressful events keep recurring, the human psyche cannot compensate for this in the long run. Properties such as Nervousness, suspicion, or shynessthat might not have been trained without psychological terror.
The compulsion to have to go to school every day with the perpetrators often drives the victims into a certain hopelessness, which is countered with refusal to attend school. This can either happen openly, in that the bullying victims confide in the teachers or their parents and explain the reasons for refusal to attend school, or it can be done secretly. If the problem is openly expressed, which is difficult in many cases for fear of the perpetrators, a Transfer to another class, a Change of school or sanctions against the perpetrators follow. If the victim changes class or school, however, it must be noted that the victim is indirectly punished and the bullies are “rewarded” for their actions. Nevertheless, the well-being of the victim of bullying is more important.
If the problem is concealed, it comes to Declines in performance of victims of bullying and lack of attendancethat will inevitably be noticed sooner or later. The psychological consequences of bullying in school can be severe and have a negative impact on the rest of life if there is no individualized problem management. Traumatization can occur, which then leads to self-harming behavior or violence, up to and including suicide of the school child. If the violence is not directed against oneself, it can also lead to hatred and anger against the perpetrators. Example of this are rampages (e.g. in Emsdetten), which were justified with that very motive.
Consequences of bullying in the workplace
Bullying in the workplace is not uncommon and often extremely serious for the victims. Bullying has a different dimension in adulthood than in school. The chicane that is practiced is usually more subtle, however more systematic and therefore more productive. As a result of the employment relationship, the perpetrator and victim are usually closely linked, which also makes long-term bullying activities possible. Mobbing is particularly common in the workplace from top to bottom" instead of. The superiors are the perpetrators who strain the subordinates. That bullying from "bottom to top" is very rare, but when it does it undermines the authority and reputation of the leader. The consequences for victims of bullying in the workplace are health problems caused by emotional stress. At first there is a reluctance to pursue the profession and finally leads to a complete one Demotivation. The Performance diminishes, whereby more mistakes are made or the required amount of work can no longer be achieved. This gives the perpetrators a new basis for bullying attacks. That is why they often follow Sick leave of the victims over a longer period of time, which does not solve the problem. Ultimately, the victim of bullying may no longer see a way out and leave the workplace. At best, the person concerned is transferred to another position - the more common scenario, however, is one termination by the bullied. In extreme cases, bullying can lead to unemployment to lead.
However, workplace bullying cannot only have consequences for victims. The perpetrators can too legal consequences expect if a corresponding case can be proven. The boss or top management have the duty to strictly monitor and prevent bullying among colleagues. When the bullying is done from the top, it is more difficult for employees to take action. Nevertheless, there are legal ways and means to prevent any actions or to leave the company without disadvantages.
Consequences of bullying in childhood
Mobbing often takes place in childhood in a direct form. Physical assault are far more common here than in adults. The verbal attacks and actions are less subtle and are primarily intended to target the victim intimidate. As a result, the affected child is extremely restricted in his free development. In childhood, a person develops extremely quickly, both physically and mentally. It is precisely at this time A person's mind is particularly susceptible to external influences. In childhood and adolescence, personality is largely formed. If a child is disturbed by bullying in this phase of development, this can leave permanent damage. The Self-esteem suffers extreme among the bullying attacks, which negatively influence the development of personal characteristics.
It has already been observed that former victims of bullying, even though they are no longer exposed to psychological terror or are years ago, are still a long time ago Deficits in social interaction exhibit. The problems exist, for example, in dealing with criticism, forging new social relationships, teamwork and confronting new people or situations.
Adults who were bullied in their childhood are more likely to encounter problems in everyday life than people with relatively incident-free childhoods. Some of the psychological scars that bullying leaves in childhood last a lifetime. It is hard and tedious work for the victims to regain confidence in themselves, but also in other people. It is not uncommon for these people to find themselves in a psychotherapy have to go, as an independent problem solving does not seem to be achievable. It will Family member bullying practiced, the psychological consequences are usually even more devastating. If other relatives, acquaintances, educators or teachers recognize a similar problem within the family, one should for the benefit of the child Family counseling or in harder cases that Youth welfare office be switched on.
Unfortunately, bullying among children often does not have as far-reaching consequences for the perpetrators. Such actions are often dismissed as childish nonsense, whereby the responsibility rests with the educators, teachers and above all the parents. Legal action against the perpetrators is usually not possible due to the young age of those involved. However, it can be done with the help of lawyers Cease and desist contracts with the parents of the perpetrators which should show their effect at the latest because of the following penalties in the event of breach of contract. It is important to prevent bullying in childhood as much as possible in order to ensure that the children grow up in a protected manner and that their personalities can develop freely.
Who are the typical perpetrators?
The typical perpetrators of bullying are often people who have a permanent position in the group. You radiate self-confidence and not infrequently have a certain amount of confidence group leadership position. There are such people both at school and at work. They become perpetrators for a variety of reasons. You want hers Symbolize powerto play big in front of others, cover up their own shortcomings, are jealous of the victim's abilities or see characteristics in their counterparts that they cannot stand in themselves. Opposed to this are those who for sheer pleasure to bully. Such persons often show multiple social deficits and, if further diagnosed, psychological disorders (antisocial).
In addition to the “main perpetrators”, there are often many other perpetrators who are known as Fellow travelers can be designated, but are also guilty of the act of bullying. You probably wouldn't start bullying someone on your own initiative, but you're afraid of becoming a victim. This fear leads them to join the group of perpetrators. In contrast to the “main culprits”, the followers often have a guilty conscience, but feel powerless in the face of the situation. The problem in this case is that the larger the followers, the more motivated the perpetrators are to continue rather than abandon the victim.
Who are the typical victims?
Unfortunately, the typical victims are those who are merely Stand out from the crowd. Different characteristics that affect either the person himself or his environment can be responsible. For example, the victim comes from a different country or has the same origin but belongs to a different social class. Become particularly common People from lower educational and social classes Victim of bullying. A person's behavior or appearance can also be used to engage in psychological terror. Sometimes it is enough not to have such a self-confident attitude towards one's fellow human beings as is often the case with perpetrators. Special features in appearance are exaggerated and depicted negatively. Special skills can also cause envy and thus create a motive for the perpetrator. Not to be forgotten is a special circle of victims that one would not actually expect: former bullies or perpetrator. Not infrequently the tide turns and the followers turn against the initiator of the bullying attacks. Then he becomes excluded.
