defers; deferred; deferring. Learner's definition of DEFER. [+ object] : to choose to do (something) at a later time. She deferred work on her book. The accountant advised us not to defer our taxes. [=not to pay our taxes later] She'll defer her decision.
Bullying and Suicide. Both victims and perpetrators of bullying are at a higher risk for suicide than their peers. Children. who are both victims and perpetrators of bullying are at the highest risk (Kim & Leventhal, 2008; Hay & Meldrum, 2010; Kaminski & Fang, 2009). All three groups (victims, perpetrators, and perpe-. trator/victims) are more likely to be depressed than children who are not involved in bullying (Wang, Nansel et al., in press). Depression is a major risk factor for suicide.
Child factors. Peer status and social competence have been reported to be the factors with the largest effect on a child's becoming a victim of bullying. Children who lack aggressive tendencies tend to be bully victims. It has also been reported that children with poor social skills are at risk of being bullied.Finally, low self-esteem or self-regard and reduced assertiveness may be risk factors for victimization. Environmental factors.hildren who lack aggressive tendencies tend to be bully victims. It has also been reported that children with poor social skills are at risk of being bullied. Finally, low self-esteem or self-regard and reduced assertiveness may be risk factors for victimization. Environmental factors.