Effects of Bullying on the Psychological Functioning of Victims

Hendricks, Eleanor Alvira; Tanga, Pius T.

doi:10.25159/2415-5829/3939

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“…Staggering numbers of investigators have asked whether victims of peer aggression experience psychosocial maladjustments, such as depression, anxiety, and low selfesteem, and "it is clearly important to know the answer to this question, so that children's distress does not go unrecognized" (p. 23). Suicide rates have increased tremendously over time in schools, contributing to the fact that those who are being bullied and lack evidence of physical scars, but they suffer away in silence until victimization becomes overbearing, losing hope, and deciding that the only solution for them is to die by suicide (Hendricks & Tanga, 2019).…”

Section: The Domino Effect: Chronic Poverty Trauma and Bullyingmentioning

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Chronic Poverty: The Implications of Bullying, Trauma, and the Education of the Poverty-Stricken Population

Johnson¹

2019

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Chronic poverty is a worldwide epidemic, and communities must take a proactive approach to assist the poor by extending a hand to lift them up and not hold them down. Tribulations are part of life, but are some afflictions selfimposed, escalated, or reinforced by living in deprived contextual environments. Poverty-stricken people experience more trauma throughout their lifetime; they are less educated than their counterpart, causing them to become targets in school, increasing their chances of being bullied and demoralized. Bullying is not a rite of passage, and it has lifelong effects that reveal itself in adulthood by strengthening generational curses, oppressing families and communities, expanding the educational gap, and reinforcing the cycle of chronic poverty. The research depicted in this article explores the correlation between poverty, human development, trauma, pedagogical implications, and bullying, characterizing the detrimental ramifications in adulthood. The paper analyzes bully symptomology, the etiology of traumatic experiences, and how the consequences of chronic poverty affect human development that expands the educational gap between minorities and white students. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective empirically-based treatment modality to combat the symptoms of posttraumatic stress. School systems must do a better job of educating traumatized children living in poverty. The research ventures to explain chronic poverty's role in human development, traumatology, and education, taking an inclusive approach to providing solutions to create a cultural shift that will change the contextual environment and propel people to become selfsufficient, more educated, and equipped to break the generational curse of chronic poverty.

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Section: The Domino Effect: Chronic Poverty Trauma and Bullyingmentioning

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Chronic Poverty: The Implications of Bullying, Trauma, and the Education of the Poverty-Stricken Population

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2019

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“…SLT elucidates the acquisition of antagonistic behaviours through observational learning methods and offers valuable conceptions for understanding and describing beliefs and expectations guiding social behaviour (Bandura 1997). This is corroborated by Hendricks and Tanga's (2019) study, which highlights SLT's insights into mechanisms underlying the acquisition, reinforcement, and perpetuation of violent behaviours. The significant concepts of SLT are instrumental in explaining the development and change of expectations about the social world (Anderson et al 2015).…”

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Drivers of Learner Aggression in Selected Schools in the Amathole District Municipality in South Africa

Hendricks,

Mutongoza

2024

SAJSWSD

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In the pursuit of an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning, schools are universally regarded as sanctuaries of nonviolence for all stakeholders. However, the South African education landscape has witnessed a distressing trend as schools have increasingly transformed into arenas of criminal activity and violence. Against this background, the present study sought to explore the drivers of learner aggression in selected schools situated in the Amathole District Municipality. The study followed a phenomenological research design that enabled the researchers to explore the lived experiences of the participants and unearth insights into learner aggression. Using a purposive sampling technique, twenty-five participants were purposively selected from five separate schools and data were collected using semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that the overarching influence of violent communities and dysfunctional family structures and teacher favouritism, particularly directed towards academically proficient students, were drivers of aggressive behaviour. Among others, the study recommends the urgent need for teacher training programmes that focus on dealing with learner aggression. By equipping teachers with enhanced tools to discern, prevent, and effectively respond to instances of learner aggression, the education system can foster an atmosphere of safety and inclusivity.

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“…This may contribute to lower academic performance, fewer learners attending school, and more dropouts. Hendricks and Tanga (2019) caution that, at times, school violence may lead to a loss of life. For instance, following severe bullying in school, several Finnish and Norwegian adolescents have committed suicide (Runcan, 2020).…”

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“…Studies conducted by Dan Olweus over a period of five decades (from 1970 to 2020) in several countries, including Norway and the United States of America (USA), revealed how bullying exacerbates school violence (Limber, Breivik & Smith, 2021). Additionally, scholars argue that learners who experience violence in schools can suffer academically and emotionally (Nyawo & Govender, 2022;Hendricks & Tanga, 2019;Matjokana, 2023). This may contribute to lower academic performance, fewer learners attending school, and more dropouts.…”

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The role of the life orientation curriculum in curbing learner behaviour that triggers school violence

2024

Pie

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Violence in South African schools has various negative effects on learners. These effects include loss of concentration, poor academic performance, playing truant, and depression. School violence also affects the psychological well-being of learners, leading to absenteeism and difficulty in paying attention in class. Furthermore, school violence has been linked to substance abuse and sexual violence. The increasing prevalence of violence in South African schools has raised concerns about the safety and security of these educational environments and their impact on the overall development and well-being of learners. The Life Orientation (LO) curriculum plays a crucial role in curbing learner behaviour that triggers school violence through the development of unhealthy social and emotional skills in learners. Preventing and responding to violence in schools can improve educational outcomes and help to achieve educational targets. This study aims to answer the following question: How effective is the LO curriculum in reducing school violence?Ubuntu was adopted as the theory in this study. Ubuntu is a Southern African philosophy that places emphasis on the community rather than the individual. A qualitative systematic literature review through thematic analysis revealed that the Life Orientation curriculum teaches life skills such as communication, managing emotions, and conflict resolution, which are essential for the prevention of violence. Furthermore, by enhancing educational possibilities and offering life skills instruction, the school-based Life Orientation curriculum can contribute to the prevention of school violence. Life Orientation curriculum practice may provide a safe and encouraging environment for learners to express their emotions, learn conflict-resolution techniques, and develop healthy relationships. The study concludes that school violence harms the future of learners, as they may be potential future criminals if their behaviour is not corrected.

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Effects of Bullying on the Psychological Functioning of Victims

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

Chronic Poverty: The Implications of Bullying, Trauma, and the Education of the Poverty-Stricken Population

Chronic Poverty: The Implications of Bullying, Trauma, and the Education of the Poverty-Stricken Population

Drivers of Learner Aggression in Selected Schools in the Amathole District Municipality in South Africa

The role of the life orientation curriculum in curbing learner behaviour that triggers school violence

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