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Adolescents' coping mechanisms, self-esteem, and connection with bullying are all intricately intertwined and complicated. Bullying can have a significant impact on the self-esteem of adolescents resulting in emotions of inadequacy, worthlessness, and social isolation. The present study aims to understand the impact of Bullying on Self-esteem of Adolescents and Coping Strategies employed by them. For this purpose, a sample of 120 adolescents aged 13-19 years was selected. The Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and Adolescent Coping Orientation for Problem Experiences (A-COPE) were utilized as research tools. The SPSS statistics that were used for analyzing the data of the sample were Independent Sample t-test and Pearson's Correlation. The results showed that levels of bullying and self-esteem will be negatively correlated. Another major finding was that gender differences (male and female) were significant on bullying and self-esteem scales. Males were more prone to peer victimization, whereas women were comparatively higher in self-esteem in bullying situations. It was also found that coping strategies and self-esteem were positively correlated.