The Social Dynamics of Bullying in School

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.  

 

In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Bullying. They will talk about what bullying is, the difference between bullying and just being mean and the psychological impact it can have on people, as well as what we can do about it. [Nov 4, 2024] 

 

00:00 - Intro 

00:16 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 

00:42 - Intro Links 

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03:50 - The Topic of the Day: Bullying 

04:17 - Defining Bullying 

09:04 - Them or You 

11:39 - Understanding Consequences 

14:54 - Dehumanizing as an Excuse 

17:18 - Symptoms of Being Bullied 

21:10 - The Power of Support 

23:40 - PTSD Similarities 

31:04 - Names Can Hurt Me! 

34:14 - Some Things to Help 

37:00 - The Problems in Schools 

41:41 - Reading, Writing & Empathy 

42:50 - Wrap Up 

43:17 - Next Month: Flow State and Self Compassion 

43:34 - Outro  

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Du Plessis, M. R., Smeekens, S., Cillessen, A. H., Whittle, S., & Güroǧlu, B. (2019). Bullying the brain? Longitudinal links between childhood peer victimization, cortisol, and adolescent brain structure. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 398857. 

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