The Incidence of Bullying among Intermediate Pupils of Iriga Central School, School Year 2014-2015

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

School bullying is a widespread issue among youth, and it that has serious educational and psychological effects. Bullying is an aggressive behavior against others such as verbal (calling nasty names), physical (kicking), and social (everyone stops talking to you). Some children bully others because they are not aware of the results of their actions, but it has adverse effects on the victims. It can lead to several disorders such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and loss of opportunity to have an ordinary life.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive-survey method with a validated questionnaire as the primary data gathering instrument. The main tool used in data gathering was the questionnaire. The statistical tools used were the following: percentage technique, weighted mean, and Likert scale.

RESULTS

The general behavior of the class according to the majority of the teacher-respondents was assertive (more socially acceptable and healthy behavior pattern). The estimated percentage of bullying in their classes was 76 -99 %. The common forms of bullying that occurred in the classroom were name calling, hitting, kicking, punching, and choking. And these frequently happened inside the classroom. The school bullying policy hopes to minimize bullying in the classroom and in school campus as a whole.

DISCUSSIONS

In Iriga Central School, precautionary measures were done such as orientation of the teachers, parents, and pupils regarding the provisions of the Anti-Bullying Act. The teachers are encouraged to provide more activities to keep the children busy, so they will refrain from bullying their classmates and friends.