Bully Bonding

Cyberbullying groups show extreme bully bonding. Anonymous chat logs reveal that participants often express more affection for their co-bullies than for their own offline friends. The shared "lore" of targeting a specific victim generates inside jokes, memes, and a private language—all bonding accelerants.

This article explores the psychological and social layers of "bully bonding," primarily focusing on the behavioral dynamics of human groups and the "trauma bonding" that can occur in abusive cycles. 1. The Psychology of the "Bully Group" bully bonding

Bullying is rarely a solo act. It often involves a leader and a set of "followers" or "reinforcers." This collective behavior is driven by several psychological factors: Cyberbullying groups show extreme bully bonding