PEER ABUSE AS A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE IN THE SCHOOL: A REVIEW BY A CASE REPORT
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PEER ABUSE AS A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE IN THE SCHOOL: A REVIEW BY A CASE REPORT

Turk J Child Adolesc Ment Health 2009;16(3):144-147
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Abstract

Peer abuse or bullying is defined as persistent physical or emotional violence by a school-aged child or group of children against another school-aged child, which takes place in the school area. Bullying or peer abuse among children and teenagers has often been dismissed as a normal issue of development. But, bullying is a distressing experience that is often continuous over years and may lead to psychiatric symptoms and disorders. This case report presents a 13 years-old girl who was bullied by peers in the school. The aim of this paper was to raise awareness regarding this type of abuse in our country, and to discuss the psychological consequences for the children who are victims and perpetrators.

Keywords: Peer abuse, bullying, psychological symptoms and disorders