Johanna Jarcho - Peer Victimization

Dr. Johanna Jarcho discusses peer victimization, defining it by power differential, negativity, and persistence. She highlights its prevalence in schools and debunks the myth that it's a harmless rite of passage. Instead, bullying has long-term mental health impacts, including anxiety and depression. Her research uses fMRI to study bullying's effects on brain function, revealing different reactions in previously bullied individuals. This research aims to predict negative outcomes and emphasizes the importance of minimizing bullying early.

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