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Volume 3
Psychology 2019
July 31-August 01, 2019
Journal of Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Science
July 31-August 01, 2019 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
22
nd
World Congress on
Bullying in the countryside: Prevalence, factors and coping mechanism
Jonathan P Wong, Amaranth M Wong
Romblon State University, Philippines
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ullying, though old, is now becoming widespread and a worldwide problem, especially among schools. Incidence of bullying
even in the countryside are becoming observable. The prevalence of bullying needs special attention as current literature
confirms its adverse effect on both the bully and the bullied. This study was initiated primarily to determine the common bullying
experiences of pupils in two central schools in the province of Romblon, Philippines that may serve as a basis for an effective
guidance and counseling program for bullying problems. The study is descriptive, employing a combination of the quantitative
and qualitative method using questionnaire and interview as techniques in gathering the data. A total of 187 grade VI pupils,
two school heads from two central schools in the District of Romblon, Division of Romblon participated in the study. Findings
revealed that the most prevalent physical bullying experienced by the respondents are: being pushed, punched, and kicked. These
happen more than once to 7 out of 10 pupils. The most common verbal bullying experienced by the respondents is: being insulted,
spoken with bad words, and being teased. These happen more than once to 6 to 8 pupils out of 10. The usual coping mechanism
done by the respondents when bullied includes: telling their parents, teachers, and friends. The factors associated with bullying
behavior are: a)in terms of family, harsh discipline from parents; b)in terms of peer, influenced by friends; c)in terms of school,
lack of policy against bullying; and d)in terms of environment and exposure to violent films.
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