What is Relational Bullying / Social Bullying?
Relational Bullying is a form of bullying common amongst youth, but particularly so among girls, and involves a bully trying to hurt a peer and/or that peer’s standing within a particular peer group.
Relational bullying can be used as a tool by bullies to both improve their social standing and control others. Unlike physical bullying which is obvious, relational bullying is not overt and can continue for a long time without being noticed.