Violent Behavior Seen In Bullying Victims
Study Finds Weapons, Fights More Likely
POSTED: Monday, April 14, 2003
CHICAGO -- Bullied kids aren't always just victims, according to a new study.
Researchers from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development found that both bullies and their victims are much more likely to carry weapons than other kids. Researchers say the findings shed light on some school shootings -- many of which involved young assailants who were said to have been bullied.The findings are published in the April issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine."It appears that bullying is not an isolated behavior, but a sign that children may be involved in more violent behaviors," said Dr. Duane Alexander, director of the NICHD.He said the findings suggest that bullies may benefit from programs seeking to prevent not just bullying, but other violent behaviors. The study of more than 15,000 sixth- to 10th-graders also suggests more than 2.7 million students have carried a weapon in the past 30 days, and nearly 2 million carried one to school. Bullies themselves are five times more likely to carry weapons than kids who don't engage in such behavior.
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Previous Stories:
- January 22, 2003: Study: Peer Pressure Influences Bullying
- April 17, 2002: Parent Calls For A 'Bully Bill' In N.J.
- April 25, 2001: Study: Bullying Affects One In Three Children
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