Chip Chick
Providing a legitimate connection between bullying (in any form) to long-term psychological adverse outcomes is emotional validation for many adults.
These results may help millions of adults that struggle with self-esteem, general or social anxiety disorders, and depression to find appropriate care.
In addition, these results may legitimize the psychological effects of emotional trauma.
We know a band-aid can’t fix everything. So let’s empower parents to teach children to self-advocate and learn healthy coping mechanisms before their silence leads to years of suffering. And bullying should not be tolerated.
The lower the self-esteem, the higher the anxiety and the lower the life satisfaction.
The higher the self-esteem, the lower the anxiety and the higher the life satisfaction.
Food for thought.
You can read the entire study here.
