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INTRODUCTION (Background of the Study)

GEORGE: Bullying is a form of hostile behavior in which someone intentionally and
repeatedly causes another person harm or discomfort. Bullying can take the form of
physical contact, words, or more subtle actions. Traditional forms of bullying formats,
including physical and verbal bullying. These covert forms of bullying are subtle, often
non-physical, and typically manifest in social contexts, where individuals or groups
deliberately damage someone’s social standing or peer relationships.
This study will focus on assessing the level of bullying in school and determining its
impact on student’s mental health. The results may be used to formulate local anti-
bullying policies in schools to prevent the harmful impact of such problems.

SOP
BONN:
1. What is the level of bullying in terms of:
1.1 physical bullying – 1.2 verbal bullying – 1.3 cyberbullying?
2. What is the level of effects of bullying on the mental health of students in
terms of: 2.1 depression; - 2.2 anxiety; and 2.3 paranoia?
3. Is there any significant relationship between the level of bullying and its effects
on the mental health of junior high school?
4. How do students perceive their personal experiences with bullying as it affects
their mental health?

RESULTS & DISCUSSION

ANGEL: As you can see Table 1.1 presents the data about the level of bullying in terms

of Physical Bullying with the respondents moderately agreeing that they have either

experienced or witnessed Physical Bullying in school. The data gathered suggest that

students witness physical bullying but are not being physically bullied.
Table 1.2 presents the data about the level of bullying in terms of Mental Bullying with

the respondents moderately agreeing that they have experienced and witnessed Mental

Bullying in school. The data also shows students are aware that other students are

being bullied and are aware that gossips and rumors is rampant in school. The data

gathered suggest that some students witnessed and experienced Mental Bullying. The

overall average amongst the respondents is neutral, suggesting that some students

experienced and witnessed Mental Bullying and are aware that rumors are rampant and

other students are being mentally bullied.

Table 1.3 presents data about the level of bulling in terms of Cyberbullying with the

respondents moderately agreeing that they have witnessed and is aware that other

students are affected by cyberbullying. The statements in the table reflect some

students are aware that cyberbullying is a major problem happening in their school and

some feel afraid or anxious in fear of being bullied next. The overall average of the

students is neutral, suggesting some are aware the cyberbullying is a major problem in

their school while some students are not aware.

The data showed at Table 1.4 state that some students experienced or witnessed

physical, mental and cyber bullying in their school and is aware that it is also happening

to other students. A study by Alsaleem et al. (2021) conducted a study about rate of

bullying among secondary school students. The results of the study shows that the

overall rate of bullying was 64.7%. Furthermore, a study conducted thought 14 schools

in Thailand stated that female students are more affected by cyberbullying and are more

aware that cyberbullying is happening in their school. The study also states that female
students are more prone to being cyberbullied than male students. (Thumronglaohapun

et al., 2022) And;

BONN: Table 2.1 presents data about the effects of bullying on the mental health of

students in terms of depression with the respondents moderately agreeing that bullying

has caused them to feel depressed. The data gathered from statements reflect that

bullying did not affect students' academic performance negatively and has not caused

them to lose interest in their hobbies. The statements also reflect that students don’t

often want to isolate themselves from family and friends due to bullying and has

thoughts of suicide from time to time although they are aware that bullying can cause

thoughts of self-harm and suicide. Based on the results the overall average of the

respondents, they moderately agree with the statements suggesting bullying causes

depression for some students.

Table 2.2 presents data about the effects of bullying on the mental health of students in

terms of anxiety with the respondents somewhat agreeing to the statements. This

suggest that some experience anxiety when reciting in class or while socializing with

others while others do not. The statements reflect that some students are afraid to

socialize with others in fear of being bullied and sometimes are afraid to participate in

class due to fear of being bullied. Based on the results of the overall average of the

respondents is somewhat agree suggesting some feel anxiety in fear of being bullied

due to past experiences while some do not.

Table 2.3 presents data about the effects of bullying on the mental health of students in

terms of paranoia with the respondents moderately agreeing to the statements. This
suggest that some students have trust issues and are overly cautious when talking to

other people due to their past experiences with bullying whilst others do not. The results

suggest that some students feel paranoid when socializing with others and have

difficulty trusting new people while others students do not feel paranoid when

socializing.

The results of the tables here -((ituro))- state that bullying has negatively affected the

mental health of students causing them to feel depressed, anxious, and paranoid. The

results show that bullying directly affects the students' academic performance and has

affected their ability to socialize with other students. A study by Zhao et al. (2024)

conducted on more than 90000 students in China states that 71.5% of students

experience bullying. The results also show that the students who have been bullied are

more likely to develop psychological diseases such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

In addition, a study conducted in the UK found that school children who are being

bullied have a higher chance of developing paranoid thinking (Jack and Egan, 2017).

GEORGE: Table 3 shows the correlation of bullying to the mental health of students.

The results suggest that there is a significant relationship between bullying(M= 3.96,

SD= 0.78) and the mental health of students(M= 3.05, SD= 0.96). This means the

bullying negatively affects the mental health of students significantly. Lastly;

Figure 4 is a presentation of the themes inferred from the participants’ personal

experience, arrived at through careful data analysis and interpretation. Identified to

emerge in four categories are Diverse Maladaptive Coping Strategies, Cyclical Nature

of Unresolved Pain, and Cyclical Nature of Unresolved Pain, all indicating their

experiences in bullying.

SUMMARY

MYLES: This research on Bullying and its impact on the mental health of learners:

Basis of formulating of localized anti-bullying policy was intended to determine the

connection between being a target of bullying and the psychological health of students.

The information collected showed that children are subjected to several types of

bullying. These experiences were highly correlated with feelings of anxiety, low self –

esteem, and symptoms of depression. The results also revealed that younger students

and those with limited support systems were more vulnerable to the psychological

effects of bullying. Meanwhile, students who had access to guidance services and

supportive school environments reported better coping mechanisms.

CONCLUSIONS

CHUBS: Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were formed:

Bullying significantly impacts the mental health of learners: Based on the data collected,

most students are aware that bullying can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, lowered

self-esteem and thought of self-harm or suicide.

Additionally, the students state that bullying didn’t affect their academic performance

negatively and didn’t cause them to lost interest in their hobbies. Most of the
respondents have commonly experienced verbal, and social forms of bullying that can

create and interfere with academic performance and social development.

Moreover, most of the respondents agree that bullying can cause anxiety and paranoia

which hinders them from actively participating in class or while socializing with others in

fear of being bullied due to the past experiences. Most of the respondents that has been

exposed to bullying are most likely to experience symptoms of depression, isolation and

suicidal thoughts due to the intense mental and physical harassments in school.

RECOMMENDATIONS

CHUBS:

1. Bullying should not be handled in silence since it protects the bully and isolates the

victim. The researchers recommend to students that they should report any form of

bullying they witness or experience.

2. School environments must promote diversity, inclusion, and bullying must not be

tolerated, encourage respect for school policies and values to prevent inequality. The

researchers recommend the school to conduct a seminar about bullying to raise

awareness about its negative effects on the mental health of students.

3. When a student is caught or reported for bullying, bullying should not be justified, the

punishments should be stricter so that they do not repeat the same behavior.

MYLES:
4. Schools must supplement mental health initiatives with interventions for bullied

students resulting from proper mental health check-ins, teachers having the ability to

refer challenging circumstances to in-school counselors, and a collaborative approach

between educators and mental health experts to talk about and asses the mental

manifestations of bullying, such as depression, anxiety, and paranoia.

5. Future research and school interventions should actively include kids’ perspectives

and definitions of bullying, rather than depending exclusively on adult-imposed

categories. Centering student voices in surveys, policy creation, and reporting

mechanisms, schools, and researchers can better capture the true scale of bullying and

produce more responsive, relevant solutions.

THE END!!!!!

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