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Education, learning and attainment

The Annual Bullying Survey 2015

Ditch the Label · 2015

About this report

This large-scale UK survey of 3,023 young people aged 13–20 examines the prevalence, nature and impacts of bullying. Key findings include that 43% of respondents had been bullied, with appearance being the most commonly cited reason, and that bullying is strongly associated with negative outcomes including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders and truancy. The report also explores perpetrator perspectives, witness experiences, and satisfaction with support services, and makes recommendations for schools, parents, government and young people.

Research details

Methodology
Survey
Sample size
3,023
Sample
Young people aged 13–20 from 73 schools and colleges across the UK, with demographic breakdowns by gender, sexuality, disability, ethnicity, household income and religion.
Place
UK-wide
Youth involvement
No youth involvement

Themes