Abstract:

Although the problems related to adolescence have changed in the historical process, they have continued to exist in all societies to the present day. Because adolescents are experiencing identity formation, planning the future and going through a very difficult process. The importance of friendship and friendship, popularity, self-realization, setting goals, and most importantly, having very rapid bio-psycho-social changes, can lead these individuals to the coherence of different problems. Therefore, the reactions of young people towards these problems are sometimes overpowered and violent behaviors can be seen. It is known that bullying, which is a form of aggression, is used for individuals to achieve their goals, establish authority and intimidate the other party. In recent years, the spread of aggression events both in the world and in our country has led to this issue. In this study, the phenomenon of peer bullying was examined and the relationship between bullying behavior and some factors such as age, gender, physical characteristics, personality traits and parental attitudes were examined. In addition, the effects of peer bullying on adolescents were included in the article and suggestions were made regarding the individual, family and school management by considering the information obtained.

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