A Survivor's Guide To Academic Bullying

Published on: 31 August 2020

Written by: Morteza Mahmoudi

Originally published in: Nature Human Behavior

DOI: doi.org/10.1038/s41562-020-00937-1

Depressed student stands alone after dealing with academic harassment.

A survivor of academic bullying and harassment provides invaluable advice on how to deal with academic bullying and fight back; these include:

  • Document and record your interactions
  • Consult your institution's ombudsperson or mediation office
  • Look for others who might be experiencing the same situation and band together
  • Have an exit strategy in mind
  • Be prepared for retaliation
  • Remind yourself that you are a target, not a victim

The commentary also discusses major root causes and side effects of academic bullying and critical actions against bullying.

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