Effects of Bullying in the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM StudentsIn Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Authors

  • Mars Vircen Pacite Rodriguez
  • Filomeno Teves Enopia Jr
  • Roselyn Alarcon Tungol
  • Andrea Gatchalian Villaruz
  • Jessa Domingo Lagua
  • Crystel-Joy S. Tamon

Keywords:

bullying, academic performance, effects

Abstract

Students’ Academic performance is a very important part in students because it is the key to finish their studies but somehow a lot of factors can affect the academic performance of the students and one of that is bullying. Bullying can affect everyone-those who are bullied, the bully and those who witness bullying. This study aimed to identify the effects of bullying in the academic performance of students in Bestlink College of the Philippines. This study was conducted during School Year 2018-2019.A qualitative method was used in the study. Using descriptive research design, it focused on the assessment of Grade 12 ABM students and the effect of bullying on their academic performance. There were four academic variables identified to be affected by bullying, such as; written works, performance task, self–esteem, and projects. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to the target respondents using convenience sampling.The results of the study revealed that bullying affect the academic performance of the Grade 12 Business and Accountancy and Management Students in terms of the cited variables; (1) Written Works –Victims of bullying don’t focus their minds in answering quizzes; (2) Performance task –Bullied students are afraid to socialize because of their previous experiences; (3) Self –esteem –Bullied students can’t easily socialize with others because of being afraid that they will be bullied again if they will have a mistake; and (4) Projects -Shows that the emotional and mental stress that cause of bullying leads them to give less of effort in doing projects. The results of this study will help not just the students themselves but also the parents, teachers and the school administration in Bestlink College of the Philippines on to orienting on students on how they will deal with the different circumstances with regard to bullying. A clear and specific seminar to student must be implemented explaining how students can cope with themselves when they encounter bullying and how students can overcome it. Proper counseling and right punishment for those bullied students, a strict implementation and proper monitoring about bullying in school and the consequences they might face when they disobey these rules.

Published

2019-04-01

How to Cite

Rodriguez, M. V. P. ., Enopia Jr, F. T., Tungol, R. A. ., Villaruz, A. G. ., Lagua, J. D. ., & Tamon, C.-J. S. . (2019). Effects of Bullying in the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM StudentsIn Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019. Ascendens Asia Singapore – Bestlink College of the Philippines Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1(1). Retrieved from https://ojs.aaresearchindex.com/index.php/aasgbcpjmra/article/view/2484

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