Students' Perceptions of Characteristics of Victims and Perpetrators of Bullying in Public Schools in Jordan.

Background: School bullying is the most common school violence among adolescents and has become a global concern. Little is known about the characteristics associated with bullies and victims among Jordanian students.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to examine student perceptions of school bullying-specifically, the characteristics of perpetrators and victims and how to stop bullying-and assess differences in perceptions between boys and girls.