Research shows nearly 3 out of 4 children in Minnesota say they were victims of bullying

Research from the University of Minnesota reveals that 74 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 15 say they know someone who was bullied, reports the Spring Valley Tribune.

The study shows that nearly 75 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 15 reported that they have been victims of bullying. However, researchers found that only half of all parents see it as an issue for kids.

Researchers told the news source that bullying is harmful and repetitious behavior by a person or group toward a less powerful individual.

Experts divide bullying into direct bullying, which includes physical abuse and indirect, which includes exclusion from group activities. Individuals who are bullied often experience anxiety, low self-esteem, poor academic progress, insecurity and risky behavior.

Teen boarding schools are designed to help children who suffer from the effects of bullying by providing individualized treatment and education.

According to a 2009 survey conducted by the Cyberbullying Research Center, approximately 7.5 percent of students reported being harassed online.