208: The Science of Bullying - a podcast by The Sci Guys

Bullying is a strangely accepted part of life; no matter how much schools (and workplaces) do to avoid it, bullies still manage to torment their victims. This week we take a look at the science to find out what makes a bully & whether there are any tactics to tackle this persistent problem



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References & Further Reading

1. https://samgoldstein.com/resources/articles/general/the-science-of-bullying.aspx

2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7957129/

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4552909/

4. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01837-2

5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK390414/

6. https://www.science.org/content/article/better-health-through-bullying

7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23937767/

8. https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/stats.asp

9. https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/facts

10. https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/self-esteem/the-top-reasons-why-people-bully/

11. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/bullying

12. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30604449/

13. https://www.gov.uk/bullying-at-school/bullying-a-definition