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Bullying in educational institutions: college students' experiences
Bilal Ahmed1, Farhan Navid Yousaf2, Akhlaq Ahmad3
1Department of Sociology, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Psychology, Health & Medicine
|April 20, 2022
Summary
Bullying in Pakistani colleges, particularly verbal bullying, significantly impacts students
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Educational Psychology
- Sociology of Education
Background:
- Bullying in educational institutions is a prevalent issue globally, yet it is often underestimated in Pakistan.
- Understanding student experiences and institutional responses is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore college students' perceptions and experiences of bullying in Pakistan.
- To document the current status of anti-bullying interventions within private sector colleges.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design employing in-depth interviews.
- Participants included students and principals from private sector colleges in Pakistan.
Main Results:
- Verbal bullying is the most frequently reported form among college students.
- Bullying incidents often occur in unsupervised campus areas.
- While principals express zero tolerance, concrete preventive measures are lacking.
Conclusions:
- Bullying negatively affects students' educational, personal, and social well-being.
- There is an urgent need for comprehensive anti-bullying policies in Pakistani educational institutions.
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