The frequency and severity of personal harassment is a problem that is only just beginning to be uncovered. In Adult Bullying, psychologist Peter Randall uses the voices of both bullies and victims to reveal the misery that many adults endure. He describes the processes that turn child bullies into adult bullies, often aware of their behaviour but unable to stop it.
Key Features
- Explores the transition from child bullying to adult bullying.
- Highlights the challenges faced by adult victims in the workplace and community.
- Discusses the lack of serious responses from managers and authority figures.
- Offers effective strategies for dealing with bullying.
- Addresses implications for both managers and employees.
Additional Information
The adult victim has little or no more power than the child counterpart, often changing jobs to escape the attentions of the bully. Similarly, managers like teachers often fail to tackle the complaints of the victim with the seriousness the problem deserves, preferring to believe that the fuss is unwarranted. Adult Bullying will be welcomed by managers, counsellors, social workers and anyone who has experienced personal harassment.
