Bullying Among Intermediate Grade Learners in the Division of Lucena City: A Basis for a Proposed Intervention Program

Abstract

This thesis discussed school bullying impact and level on intermediate learners in the Division of Lucena City. The study used a descriptive-quantitative method of research. The research respondents consisted of 100 learners and 100 teachers selected from different schools in Lucena City. The main idea with this thesis is to discuss what are the bullying incidents are happening between learners of Division of Lucena City as perceived by the teachers and the learner him/herself. Based on the findings from the data gathered, here are the results of the study. Learner-respondents are mostly aged 11 years old, male, grade six, and had experienced verbal bullying. Teacher-respondents are predominantly female, 21 to 30 years old, married, with MA units, Teacher I and are ten years and below in service. Among the bullying incidents, verbal bullying topped on the list of most experienced form of bullying, followed by physical intimidation, indirect bullying, emotional bullying, and finally cyberbullying. The impact of bullying brings psychological effects on the victim. The result of bullying was in level 2 with a rating of 1.92 and interpreted as sometimes. The top indicator was emotional bullying followed by cyberbullying, verbal bullying, physical bullying, and indirect bullying. Bullying is typically repetitive and enacted by those who are in a position of power over the victim. Based on the findings and data gathered from the research an intervention program was formed to promote Anti-Bullying Campaign for school children.