Dr. Mairéad Foody:

If we knew the answer to that, we would have it all solved. There is much research on why people bully or why people are victims. The reasons are quite varied and there is no straight answer. Dr. Mazzone would know more about traditional bullying literature and how people become a victim or are victimised in different settings. I will let her answer. In terms of research from Ireland, it depends on what one is talking about. It depends on whether children have family supports, whether they are already vulnerable or being supported. Is it that bullying happens once and that is it, or is it something that happens for a long time? Perhaps Dr. Mazzone would like to give her input. In answer to the question, I do not know.