Table 1.
Definitions of types of bullying provided in survey of students.
| Physical aggression | “Some students engage in physical aggression, such as hitting, kicking, and shoving other students. Physical aggression may also include any other attempts that have the potential to cause physical harm to another person.” |
| Verbal aggression | “Some students engage in verbal aggression, which includes face-to-face attempts to harm another person's self-concept. Examples include: calling others names or making fun of other.” |
| Relational aggression | “Some students engage in social aggression, such as spreading rumors about other students, purposely leaving people out of social groups or social events, turning people against each other, or giving the silent treatment. Social aggression may also include any other attempts to cause social harm.” |
| Cyber aggression | “Some students engage in cyber aggression, which includes virtual attempts to cause harm through social or digital media. Examples include: posting negative things about others online, posting unflattering pictures online, sending negative messages or threats via texts or the internet (e.g., Facebook), or sharing unflattering messages or pictures by text message or other social apps.” |