Research shows that a child is most likely to be a victim of bullying if the child is _____.

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Research has shown that children who are withdrawn-rejected, meaning they are both shy and unpopular with peers, are at the highest risk for being bullied. Aggressive-rejected children are also at risk for being bullied, but to a lesser extent. Children who are "under the radar," meaning they are neither popular nor disliked, are less likely to be bullied. Interestingly, children who are well-liked by their peers are also at risk for being bullied, possibly because they may be targeted out of envy or to bring them down.

Research Shows That a Child Is Most Likely to Be