Bullying has also been shown to cause maladjustment in young children, and targets of bullying who were also bullies themselves exhibit even greater social difficulties. [50] [69] A mental health report also found that bullying was linked to eating disorders, anxiety, body dysmorphia and other negative psychological effects. [70]This type of bullying often results in physical injuries and can have long-lasting effects on a person's physical and mental well-being. Verbal bullying, on the other hand, involves the use of hurtful words and teasing to belittle or humiliate someone. This can cause low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety in the victim.
Perhaps surprisingly, the prevalence of men being sexually bullied is relatively high. The same study showed that 43% of men had also experienced some form of sexual bullying. Effects of sexual bullying. Sexual bullying can lead to severe depression and social anxiety and cause someone to have trust issues in the future.
The anti-bullying interventions available do not seem to prevent bullying, though they do appear to have some positive effect, such as increasing awareness of the problem. References Nielsen, M. B HuEc.