When the prevalence of bullying is examined by school characteristics, 2 it can be observed that the percentage of students who reported being bullied at school during the school year was higher for students enrolled in schools in rural areas 28 percent than for students enrolled in schools in other locales 22 percent each for those enrolled in schools in cities and in towns, and 21 percent for those enrolled in schools in suburban areas.
However, there were no measurable differences between public and private school students in the percentage of students who reported being bullied. NOTE: "At school" includes in the school building, on school property, on a school bus, and going to and from school.
Although rounded numbers are displayed, the figures are based on unrounded data. Half the sample received version 1, and the other half received version 2. Types of Bullying Students ages experienced various types of bullying, including: Being the subject of rumors or lies Low socioeconomic status is a main factor in youth bullying within wealthy countries. Immigrant-born youth in wealthy countries are more likely to be bullied than locally-born youth.
Bullying and Suicide The relationship between bullying and suicide is complex. Research indicates that persistent bullying can lead to or worsen feelings of isolation, rejection, exclusion, and despair, as well as depression and anxiety, which can contribute to suicidal behavior. The vast majority of young people who are bullied do not become suicidal. Most young people who die by suicide have multiple risk factors. Anti-Bullying Laws All states have anti-bullying legislation. Date Last Reviewed.
September 9, Contact NCES. NCES Blog. Family Characteristics. Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Postsecondary Education. Population Characteristics and Economic Outcomes. International Comparisons. School Crime and Safety. Related sites. Last Updated: May This indicator also appears under School Crime and Safety.
Download PDF. Select a subgroup: Show all available findings. Figure 1. Percentage of students ages 12—18 who reported being bullied at school during the school year, by selected student and school characteristics: Figure 2. Figure 3. Percentage of students ages 12—18 who reported being bullied at school during the school year, by type of bullying: Figure 4.
Among students ages 12—18 who reported being bullied at school during the school year, percentage who reported being bullied in various locations: Figure 5. Among students ages 12—18 who reported being bullied at school during the school year, percentage reporting various frequencies of bullying: Figure 6.
Percentage of students in grades 9—12 who reported having been electronically bullied during the previous 12 months, by selected student characteristics: Related Indicators and Resources. The report comes at a time of increased concern regarding the prevalence of school bullying, and when many states have passed legislation mandating that school districts take action against bullying and develop strategies for handling incidents.
Suggestions for future research include examining why such a high percentage of bullying victimization is not reported for example, fear of retaliation by bullies or belief that the school cannot help. Visit www. Education Development Center, Inc. EDC is a global nonprofit organization that develops, delivers, and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world's most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic development.
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