Psychological Impact of Bullying Amongthe Students of Sto. Nino National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Bullying threatens a young person's well-being both in schools and in the neighborhood. This may cause severe aftermath to students, physically, verbally, emotionally, sexually, mentally, and lastly, psychologically. Hence, this study entitled "Psychological Impact of Bullying among the Students in Sto. Nino National High School" aims to assess the perception of the students.

METHODS

Specifically, the researcher sought to evaluate the perception and experiences of the students. Moreover, the researcher wanted to propose some activities that will enhance the awareness of the students about bullying.

RESULTS

To ensure reliability of the result, the researcher used survey-questionnaire. From the findings of the study, it was concluded that most of the students strongly agreed to the perception that bullying can make the bullied lower his/her self-esteem and to frighten an individual to go to school and loose his/her interest in study. The proposed activities may be used to strengthen the awareness of the students about bullying.

DISCUSSIONS

From the findings and conclusions obtained in the study, the researcher recommended that creation of a student organization in schools will help promote awareness and prevent intimidation to students can help reduced the cases of bullying.