To reach these conclusions, Leenaars analyzed data that was collected in Ontario, Canada in 2003 when more than 2,300 boys and girls ages 12 to 18 anonymously completed a questionnaire. They were asked to rate their attractiveness, sexual activity, friendships and school social problems. The females who viewed themselves as attractive were also more likely to be the victim of bullies, as were older teens (16 to 18) who were sexually active.
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Leenaars says this information could be used to raise awareness among parents, teachers and counselors. She adds it would also be helpful when schools are working on a variety of anti-bullying programs to include all students, not just those who may be traditionally perceived as victims. "The findings have important implications for the development of interventions designed to reduce peer victimization, in that victims of indirect aggression may represent a broad group," she said. This study was recently published in the journal Aggressive Behavior.
Disturbing! 1 in 10 teenage girls do THIS--and it's a desperate cry for help.
