The problem of bullying

The problem of bullying

Conclusion and Discussions

The problem of bullying is not going away and will require continued research and review to find solutions that can adequately address the issue. Bullying affects the learning process of students by undermining the balance of power, causing physiological and physical problems in their lives. In most instances, an action may be classified as bullying in instances where it occurs intentionally and repeatedly, intending to change the balance of power. Oppressors gain power through their actions against their victims while taking it away from them due to their inability to respond. As a result, this makes it difficult for the victim to react to defend themselves against such continuous attacks.

The causes of bullying include interpersonal problems, family issues, and peer influences that support the development of this behavior in learners. These may worsen the issue by providing the chance for bullies to act out on their feelings. However, the consequences of bullying have far-reaching repercussions on the development of the victims. The possibility of developing mental problems increases while also affecting the performance of the learners in the long run. The inability to complete their education also affects the possibility of them having a prosperous future. However, it is possible to mitigate these problems by implementing appropriate interventions at an early stage. The development of anti-bullying policies can provide more information on the consequences of bullying while promoting the idea of respect for others. Additionally, school-based programs strategically targeted towards parents, students, teachers, and other stakeholders, can raise awareness on bullying. Lastly, the empowerment of bystanders can also drive more reporting and actions from third parties who view these acts performed against others.

This research has provided more insight into the problem of bullying in schools and the overall effect it has on the victims. The perspectives provided aim to highlight the outlying issues while offering possible intervention strategies. Some limitations in the interventions in the model interventions lie in their inability to be used on a general scale across the board. The social-ecological and diathesis-stress models can only be used in instances where the victims may have both psychological and physical problems as a result of bullying. This limits the ability to use the strategies in cases where students may face other difficulties. To adequately tackle this issue more efforts must be channeled towards evidence-based interventions. This creates the opportunity for the implementation of new and unique ways proven to work in reducing the menace in schools.

References

Gordon, J. U. (2018). Bullying prevention and intervention at school: Integrating theory and research into best practices. Springer.

Menesini, E., & Salmivalli, C. (2017). Bullying in schools: The stat