Blogpost 4: Target Analysis

One of the many things that victims ask is why them. Indeed this shows that there is a reason for that. In fact, observers should realize that there is a pattern of which people pick on. Most of these are either people who are different or people they are angry with. So it's important to socialize and blend. But more important is to accept people for who they are. 

As is the problem with bullying, it is a silent problem, as it often goes unnoticed. These are the common qualifications for being a target for bullying. Here I found two articles showing the usual targets of bullying. However, now it is being researched as shown in my previous posts.

One is from Psychology Today called Are you easy target for bullies? by Ronald Riggio. Here he says that the most common factors are most people who stand out. An example is being different as they are easy targets to find. Another is being nice as they can abuse your trust and start to dominate you. Next is being competent as it gives a reason for them to be jealous and more reason to drag that person down to their level. Last is those who aren't leaders as they are more passive and tend to just obey.

According to him "It is important to recognize when bullying exists, and to provide support for targets of bullies." I agree as we already know of its tenacity as well as its effects on each of us. It's important to stop this as soon as possible. If it continues, the victim will only end up being controlled and afraid. Also the victim should learn to stand up and do something after recognizing a bully, such as asking help from authorities such as teachers. 

Another article is from Education.com called Who are the targets of bullying? by B. Kaiser and J. K. Raminsky. Here the authors say that a factor is the victims environment aids in being a target for being bullied. One is that a child is pampered and thus cannot cope with these situations. Another is manipulative parents who control and thus damage the child's self esteem and confidence. Thus, it is easier to be manipulated by others. Basically the targets are children who are raised to be passive. 

"Being bullied has a devastating effect on self-esteem. It's hard for a child to stop thinking that she deserves whatever she gets" she says. I have to agree as that is the side-effects of being bullied. It crumbles your self-esteem, confidence and personal self. Worse is that some turn to bullies themselves and more victims are made.  But if the child continues to loathe on what the bully said, it will only end up controlling and limiting her. The child must also learn to accept weaknesses and learn to change them, as well as not letting it affect the child or even taking it as a challenge. In the end, the child has to do something as well to change the situation as stated below.



Take this to mind.