Peer victimization causes immense damage to the self-concept because it teaches the victims that they are outsiders or outcasts and it instills fear and self-loathing in their minds since being a target of bullying ceases one's worth, capability, and effectiveness to diminish. This results in an increase in the likelihood of developing depression and anger issues. Peer victimization teaches the victim that they are not safe in the world, powerless, and lack control over their lives. This leads to feelings of hopelessness and learned helplessness which also results in developing depression. Furthermore, the bullied individual learns how they are seen by bullies, and they start seeing themselves the same as the bully sees them, they start seeing themselves as weak, pitiful, and a loser. And this damages their identity and self-confidence.