Exploring the Prevalence of Bullying in Senior Secondary Schools

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23981105

Suman Preet Kaur (Department of Education, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab)

This research explores the prevalence and perceived causes of bullying among senior secondary school students, emphasizing variations based on gender and academic stream. Data were gathered through (Darmawan (2010) to examine 200 students’ behavioral tendencies, attitudes, and reactions toward bullying. The result Indicate that although several students sometimes engage in or see bullying such as taunting, exclusion, or physical aggression, the majority perceive bullying as a detrimental and intolerable conduct that disrupts the educational environment. Significant disparities were observed across genders and educational streams regarding the expression and perception of bullying. The survey reveals that, while bullying continues in schools, the majority of pupils denounce it and recognize its harmful consequences. It advises that educators maintain vigilance and foster a good, sympathetic educational environment to successfully deter bullying and promote healthy peer interactions.