2. Where are adolescents at in their development? “Who am I and where am I going?” Erikson- Identity Vs. Role Confusion Freud- Early Genital Adolescents must establish basic identities or they will be confused about what roles they must play in the future At school and with peers-either conform to what is “cool” or be rejected Hormones going crazy / Puberty 2 Osborn-Adolescent / Bullying
3. What is bullying? Types of bullying… Verbal (Threats, Name-calling, Belittling) Physical (Beating, Weapons, Pushing) Indirect (Rumors, Graffiti , Stares) Cyber (E-mail, Facebook, MySpace, Websites, Chat-rooms, Instant-messaging) Cell phones (Voicemail, Text Messages, Phone calls, Picture Texts) 3 Osborn-Adolescent / Bullying
5. Effects on Victims Feelings of anger (possibly take it out on someone else?) Being worried/stressed/scared (anxiety) Feeling alone, worthless, disliked, depressed, rejected Feelings of being exposed, used, violated, or dirty Physical pain Long-term emotional effects Suicidal thoughts or acts Bystander / Bully and Victim 5 Osborn-Adolescent / Bullying
6. Bullying can result in Death and Suicide Phoebe Prince committed suicide January 14 as a result of cyber and traditional bullying. Conclusion: bullying can hinder development and may even lead to suicidal ideation. 6 Osborn-Adolescent / Bullying
7. New show called If You Really Knew Me Reality series that goes into real high schools and tries to breakdown stereotypes and subcultures through exercises and unite students Students usually are more aware of other students feelings and situations by end of program and make a pact not to pick on others and to be more open to all Viewers are moved and show could possibly instill a shared value among viewers to be responsive to bullying instead of being bystanders, or to not bully 7 Osborn-Adolescent / Bullying Could MTV be spreading awareness ?
8. The End None of the actors in the pictures were harmed during the making of this presentation. For more information or sources see handout on blackboard. 8 Osborn-Adolescent / Bullying