| Physical appearance | Social awkwardness | Race / Ethnicity | Unusual qualities | High intelligence | Behavioral or emotional disorder | Physical disability or illness | Socioeconomic standing | Sexual orientaton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of Americans that said a reason for bullying is... | 62 | 54 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
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theharrispoll.com
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Bullying is a tragic yet common experience for many children and teens, with about 75% of people admitting to having been bullied at some point during their time in school. According to a recent study by Harris Interactive, physical appearance is the most common reason cited for being a victim of bullying, followed closely by social awkwardness.