The Psychosocial Effects of Bullying in Schools: A Systematic Review
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https://doi.org/10.36676/ssjip.v1.i1.04Keywords:
Bullying, psychosocial effects, school-aged children, adolescents, victimsAbstract
Both the bully and the bullied suffer greatly from the psychological and social effects of bullying, which is pervasive in educational settings. effects of bullying on students' mental health and relationships while they are still in school. Studies were included according to the predetermined inclusion criteria after a thorough search of pertinent resources. This study aims to synthesise data from research that has used quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods techniques to paint a comprehensive picture of the psychological consequences of bullying. The results show that bullied people are more prone to suffer from low self-esteem, increased anxiety and despair, and less social engagement, among other negative outcomes. People that harass others often end up acting aggressively, criminally, and academically underachieving their potential. As a result of seeing bullying in action, bystanders may experience emotions of embarrassment, fear, and powerlessness. Individual, familial, school, and societal elements all interact intricately to contribute to the psychological repercussions of bullying. The need of addressing bullying within the framework of a comprehensive, multi-tiered strategy that involves schools, families, communities, and legislators is emphasised as the discussion centres on the implications for intervention and preventive initiatives.
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