Bullying Prevention to Build a Safe Environment

Abstract

Bullying is a social phenomenon that is often experienced by teenagers, especially at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The increasing number of bullying cases from year to year means that this case can be called one of the social problems in Indonesia. This is because bullying behavior has many negative impacts on all parties involved, especially the victims. Various research results show that the impact of bullying felt by victims can hinder various aspects of adolescent development. Teenagers who should experience a transition from the childhood phase to the adult phase instead of enjoying it actually turn into a nightmare when their environment and even their friends turn out to be a bad influence. Bullying is often carried out in various ways, ranging from rough/physical treatment to verbal, quite a few victims of bullying are forced to keep their mouths shut or they will be threatened with physical harsh treatment. In this research, I will use qualitative methods to conduct a more basic and concrete study regarding bullying cases.