The Bullying Situation at Banilad Elementary School: Input to a Reinforced antibullying Program for School Year 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Bullying, an issue all over the place nowadays that cannot be ignored, neither neglect nor denied. Still, everyone is positive that these behavior problems can be remedied if not diminished. Family, school, and environment have a lot to do with misbehavior.

In line with this, the researcher intends to study and determine the extent of perception of pupils and parents of Banilad Elementary School on manifestations of bullying and its effects on the bullies and the bullied.

METHODS

Varied methods were used. The researcher used the questionnaire method dealing with 136 respondents of which 68 are parents and the rest are pupils. Data gathering method was also used. And for treating the responses in the questionnaire, used is a data analysis plan.

RESULTS

The perception of pupils on bullying yielded a weighted mean of 3.27 interpreted as agreeing while the perception of parents on bullying got a composite mean of 3.44 which is interpreted as strongly agree.

Pupils and parents who participated in the research revealed that they have a negative perception regarding bullying. The effects mean affecting: 1. Emotions, 2. Classroom organization 3. academic performance 4. Emotional scars 5, loners 6. Trauma.

DISCUSSIONS

The study revealed that there is a need for further study in different situations so as to prevent from occurring. The factors to consider are family, environment, and peers. Intervention must be carefully and appropriately done to protect parties, the bully and the bullied.