2. INTRODUCTION
•
Bullying remains a significant issue
within ADNOC school communities.
•It impacts the academic performance of
students.
•It also affects their general well-being.
•Today, we delve into the causes and
effects of this pervasive problem.
3. Causes Of
Bullying
Social Dynamics
•Influence of close-knit communities
(Espelage & Swearer, 2010).
•Social pressures and hierarchies
contributing to bullying behaviors.
•Increased social dynamics leading to
heightened pressures among students
4. Continued
Peer Pressure
•Influence on behavior perpetuation.
•Students compelled to conform to maintain social
status or acceptance (Rigby, 2012).
•Role of peer pressure in sustaining bullying
behaviors.
5. Continued
Lack of Awareness
•Insufficient understanding among parents, educators,
and students.
•Lack of recognition of various forms and severity of
bullying (Patchin & Hinduja, 2015).
•Impact of this unawareness on the persistence of
bullying behaviors.
6. Effects of
Bullying
Your Academic Performance
•Decline in grades, attendance, and participation (Olweus,
1993).
•Disengagement from learning activities due to fear or
anxiety (Olweus, 1993).
Mental Health and Well-Being
•Increased risk of anxiety and depression (Olweus, 1993).
•Higher likelihood of self-harm or suicidal ideation
(Olweus, 1993).
•Long-term psychological impact on victims (Olweus, 1993).
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7. Conclusion
•Understanding the causes and effects of
bullying in ADNOC school communities is
essential for initiating effective change.
•We must act collaboratively to combat this
issue:
•Emphasize comprehensive education programs
•Involve the community in anti-bullying
efforts
•Foster a culture of empathy and respect
8. References
•Espelage, D. L., & Swearer, S. M. (Eds.).
(2010). Bullying in North American Schools.
Routledge.
•Olweus, D. (1993). Bullying at School: What We
Know and What We Can Do. Wiley.
•Patchin, J. W., & Hinduja, S. (2015). Bullying
Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding
to Cyberbullying. Corwin Press.
•Rigby, K. (2012). Bullying Interventions in
Schools: Six Basic Approaches. Wiley.
