Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine if there are differences in the self dept and social support of children among different types of bullying. In Study I, 1340 students (from 4th to 9th grade) were classified with the 4 bullying types (bully group, victim group, bully-victim group and normal group). The self-perception profile for children (Hatter, 1989) was consisted of 6 subtests, scholastic competence, social acceptance, athletic competence, physical appearance, behavioral conduct, global self-worth The bully group had higher score of social acceptance than normal group. In Study 2, the bullies perceived classmate and close friend support more. These were clarified the characteristics of bullies as compared with aggressive children. The bully-victim group was most vulnerable. The results of this study were discussed and the following study was suggested.