Pursuit of status and affection drives bullies' behavior
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 09:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Bullying is common in classrooms around the world: About 15 percent of children are victimized, leading to depression, anxiety, loneliness, and other negative outcomes. What's driving bullies to behave the way they do? According to a new large-scale Dutch study, most bullies are motivated by the pursuit of status and affection.