Bullying as Related to Emotional Quotient: Basis for Intervention Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Every school in this country has a policy to provide safe and nurturing environment for all students. It's a problem that can have negative consequences for the general school climate and for a safe environment without fear. Bullying can also have negative consequences both for students who bully, for their victims and to the persons who have witnessed bullying situations. School bullying is always related in some way to the acts of violence, and that's why the Education Department is stressing more on the idea behind making schools violence-free and urging students, parents, and teachers to act on fighting any act of violence in school.

METHODS

This study employed the descriptive survey design within its attempt to determine, describe, and analyze the difference and relationship of the pupil's extent of being bullied or bullies and emotional quotient. The respondents were selected randomly such that each member of a population had an equal chance of being included in this study. The study was based primarily on the survey using sets of questionnaires.

RESULTS

Most of the bullies practiced moderate extent of physical, verbal and indirect bullying. Generally, a moderate extent of bullying is practiced. Majority of the bullied experience moderate extent of verbal and physical bullying. Most of the bullies have low emotional quotient, unfavorable ways of managing emotions. There isa significant difference in the emotional quotients between the bullies and the bullied. Chi-Square results of the extent of bullying and emotional quotient of the bullies and the bullied. The extents of verbal, indirect and intimidation bullying are related to the emotional quotient of the bullies while physical, social interaction and cyberbullying are not related to their emotional quotient.

DISCUSSIONS

Bullying is a serious problem that can affect the ability of pupils to progress academically and socially. A comprehensive intervention program that involves all pupils, parents, and school staff is necessary to ensure that all pupils can learn in a safe and fear-free environment. This intervention program is prepared for the implementation to address the problems of bullying based on the findings of the study with the aim of preventing bullying at school, improve behavior and enhance the pupils' emotional quotient.