Posted by shadows721 on July 26, 2004, at 16:30:53
In reply to Re: Characteristics of perpetrators » shadows721, posted by AuntieMel on July 26, 2004, at 13:56:07
You made a good point in asking for the characteristics of a victim to be listed. But, Auntmel, maybe your in the normal range:). I wish I could say I was.
Characteristics of a Victim
Ohio University Study, 19971. Believe that they cannot control their environment
2. Have ineffective social skills
3. Have poor interpersonal skills
4. Less popular than others
5. Have underlying fears of personal inadequacy
6. Blame themselves for their problems
7. Given labels suggesting inadequacy
8. Isolated socially
9. Afraid of going to school (children)
10. Have limited skills for gaining success and acceptance
11. Run out of communication capabilities during high stress incidents
12. Have a poor self-concept
13. Show physical mannerisms associated with depression
14. Have frequent feelings of personal inadequacy
15. Perform self-destructive actions
16. Believe others are more capable of handling various situations
17. Have difficulty relating to peers
18. Have others who are over-involved in the decisions and activities
19. Perceived progressive failures cause this person to put forth less effort with each presenting opportunity
20. Feel external factors have more of an impact on them than internal controlRichard J. Hazler, Ohio University, Athens, OH
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