The Effects of Bullying Among Senior High School Students of Mother of Mercy Academy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The World Health Organization defines bullying as a threat or physical use of force, aiming at the individual, another person, a specific community or group which can result in injury, death, physical damage, some development disorders or deficiency. Despite bullying being a normal partof childhood which starts from teasing and teasing and end up in a cold war, it has to be stopped for itis not good for the children to fight. Researchers increasingly find out that bullying is a problem and is a notorious habit for the children. In this study, we explored to find out the effects of bullying to the students of Mother of Mercy Academy.

METHODS

The researcher used descriptive analytical method of evaluating the effects of bullying among students and its implication to behavior. The respondents were the Grade 11 and 12 students of Mother of Mercy Academy and were chosen through simple random sampling.

RESULTS

The respondents answered the questionnaire-checklist bases on their ability to response, 1) cause of bullying, 2) effects of bullying. Majority of our respondents answered how bullying negatively affects them from social, physical, emotional, and psychological. Furthermore, the respondents who were victims of bullying have more negative effects in their emotional and social life.On the other hand, the respondents who were identified as bullies reasoned their lack of parents' guidance and discipline towards them.

DISCUSSIONS

The results shows how bullying affects the students. It should not be taken lightly as it can cause serious problems for all the children involved. Make contact with the bully's parents especially when they're unaware of their child's behavior at school. School administration must foster positive values among the students to avoid bullying.