Relational aggression, also known as covert aggression, or covert bullying is a type of aggression in which harm is caused through damage to one’s relationships or social status.
Forms of relational aggression include:
Excluding others from social activities, damaging victim's reputations with others by spreading rumors and gossiping about the victim, or humiliating him/her in front of others and withdrawing attention and friendship. Psychological manipulation and coercion can also be considered as a type of relational aggression.
Cyber-bullying is also considered relational aggression.
I am hearing a lot about "relational aggression" at National Cathedral School. I have a daughter at Beauvoir and am having very serious second thoughts about applying her to NCS. Has anyone else heard about this?