Bullying scars : the impact on adult life and relationships / Ellen Walser deLara.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

deLara, Ellen Walser, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bullying.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (297 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Oxford University Press, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

When we are bullied, we experience anxiety, stress, relationship strain, depression, and in persistent and severe cases, suicidal ideation that can lead to attempts or violent behavior against the bullies themselves or others. But what about the lasting effects? What consequences do adults face as a result of being bullied as children and adolescents - years or even decades later, how have these experiences impacted adult friendships and intimate relationships, decision making, and self-regard? In this book, Ellen deLara draws from original research including over 800 interviews to address the

Contents:

Cover

Bullying Scars

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Bullying: The Parameters of the Problem into Adulthood

2. Adult Post-​Bullying Syndrome

3. Being Different: The Traces That Difference Leaves Behind

4. People-​Pleasing Versus Revenge: Consequences on Development of Being Bullied

5. Consequences in Relationships

6. "Angry Words Echo in My Brain": Health and Mental Health Impacts

7. "I Am So Self-​Conscious": The Impact of Sexual Harassment

8. Does Bullying Affect Decisions?

9. It Comes Home to Roost: Bullying and the Family

10. Is There Anything Positive?: Unexpected Outcomes of Bullying and Harassment

Conclusion

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed Aug. 9, 2016).

ISBN:

0-19-023369-9

0-19-023368-0

OCLC:

953456445