Understanding young people’s experiences and perceptions of relational bullying: A qualitative study

Chester, Kayleigh, Whiting, Lisa, Spencer, Neil and Brooks, Fiona (2023) Understanding young people’s experiences and perceptions of relational bullying: A qualitative study. British Journal of Child Health, 4 (1). pp. 19-28. ISSN 2633-5425
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Background: Bullying among young people has been acknowledged as a public health concern. Relational bullying is the systematic manipulation and damage of peer relationships; the way in which it is perceived can influence detection and interventions, in view of this, relational bullying warranted further exploration from the perspectives of young people. Aim: To understand the experience and perception of relational bullying among young people. Methods: A qualitative approach underpinned the undertaking of 11 face-to-face interviews with young people aged 12-18 years. Data was thematically analysed. Findings: Seven themes emerged: The complexity of defining bullying; The role of friends; Negative impacts; Social media; Normalisation; Personal resources to aid navigation; External resources to aid navigation. Conclusions: Factors that help and hinder the navigation of relational bullying were identified, the family playing a crucial role in mitigating the negative effects. The findings have the potential to be relevant to other forms of bullying.

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