Involves overt acts of aggression toward a victim, where both the bully and the victim are usually present. This can be physical or verbal.
Physical Direct Bullying
Hitting, kicking, pushing, or other physical attacks.
Verbal Direct Bullying
Name-calling, insulting, making threats, or teasing.
Mediums for Direct Bullying
In-person interactions during school, in parks, or at social gatherings.
Can occasionally involve objects or written notes passed among peers.
Indirect Bullying
Occurs when the bullying acts are not directly communicated to the victim, such as spreading rumors or influencing others' perceptions about the victim.
Indirect Bullying
Spreading malicious rumors.
Excluding someone from a group or activity on purpose.
Mediums for Indirect Bullying
Social networks, text messaging, or through third parties.
Overt Bullying
Openly aggressive and confrontational behavior, which is observable by others and can be either physical or verbal.
Overt Bullying
Mocking someone loudly in front of others.
Physically intimidating someone in public.
Mediums for Overt Bullying
School corridors, playgrounds, sports activities.
Covert Bullying
Subtle and hidden actions aimed to harm or isolate the individual secretly.
Physical Covert Bullying
Stealthily tampering with someone's belongings or causing harm without being noticed.
Verbal Covert Bullying
Whispering insults or spreading secrets.
Social Covert Bullying
Manipulating social situations to embarrass or isolate someone.
Mediums for Covert Bullying
Behind-the-scenes manipulation at social events, online platforms, or through shared social circles.