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15.1.1 Characteristics of the Bullies :
Bullies have different perceptions of the social world. They 
often behave in ways in which others have treated them. Bully and 
victims display the following characteristics: 
They demonstrate Low self-esteem. 
They are also more likely to respond to stress with 
aggression or by engaging in self-destructive behaviors. 
They are less effective in coping with stress than are other 
children, especially those not involved in bullying. 
Lower in belief that they can control their own outcomes. 
Higher in Machiavellianism a tendency to adopt ruthless, 
manipulative approach to dealing with other persons. 
They have a more negative view of the world than other 
children and
They show personal characteristics that may interfere with 
their personal happiness and adjustment. 
 
15.1.2 How to Reduce the Occurrence of Bullying :
There are many ways in which the occurrence of bullying 
can be reduced. Some of these are as follows:
Train children to intervene rather than to simply stand by: 
Bullying can be reduced if children are trained to intervene 
rather than to simply stand by when bullying occurs. It has been 
observed that girls are more willing to intervene as compared to 
boys. 
Provide direct means for dealing with bullying: Potential 
victims must be provided with direct means for dealing with 
bullying, they must be told precisely what to do and who to see 
when bullying occurs. Details of the contact person including 

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his/her telephone numbers should be prominently displayed and 
distributed among students. Regular seminars and workshops 
and involvement of peer groups in tackling bullying can go a 
long way in reducing this problem.