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bigger, stronger child picking on a smaller, weaker victim and typically includes four key
elements. The first part of the definition now includes significant physical, emotional, or
psychological harm to the victim. The second is the inability of the victim to stop the bully on his
or her own. The third is a power imbalance in which the bully holds more emotional, physical, or
social influence than the victim. The last is repetitive actions committed by the bully that
continue for an extended period.
Reference:
Scholarly Articles on Bullying in Schools: History & Prevention (gale.com)