Abstract

BOLZAN BERLESE, Denise; ROESE SANFELICE, Gustavo; BOLZAN BERLESE, Daiane  and  SIDEGUM RENNER, Jacinta. Bullying and social violence: The experiences of obese adolescents. Rev.latinoam.cienc.soc.niñez juv [online]. 2017, vol.15, n.1, pp.491-503. ISSN 1692-715X.  https://doi.org/10.11600/1692715x.1513111042016.

This study had the purpose of highlighting the issue of bullying and social violence committed against obese adolescents. The participants in the study were 21 obese adolescents. The research instruments used included the Kidscape questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, participant observation and a field diary. The results indicated that 86% of the participants had suffered from some kind of bullying. The school environment was the place where the highest levels of bullying occurred, which was mostly expressed through verbal aggression. In terms of exclusion processes, it was observed that obese adolescents feel socially uncomfortable. The act of bullying causes them suffering, but it does not prevent them from making new friendships and maintaining their affective and social relationships. Consequently, the authors conclude that bullying does not socially exclude them.

Keywords : Adolescents; obesity; bullying.

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