Personality Factors of Bullies

Some personality characteristics are common among bullies include:

• Children with an impulsive temperament are more inclined to develop into abully.
• Boys who are physically bigger or stronger than peers of the same age are more likely to becomebullies.
• Bullies like to be in charge, dominate, and assert their power. They like to win at allcost.
• Bullies crave attention, so they show off and act tough in order to get it from theirpeers.
• Bullies lack empathy for their victims and have difficulty feeling compassion.
• Bullies believe the victim provoked the attack and deserves the consequences.
• Bullying is a cry forhelp.