The Lived Experiences of Students with Bullying in King Khalid University
A Qualitative Approach Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15479980 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yousef Zahrani (0009-0003-6764-4396, King Khalid University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 1445-1445 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph21111445 |
| PMID | 39595712 |
| OpenAlex | W4403948565 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 34 |
Psychological health and physiological health are crucial issues for educational institutes. However, bullying in universities remains a significant social issue that requires a deep understanding from the bully's perspective. This qualitative study investigated students with lived experiences of bullying in two medical colleges at King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. Nine male students participated in this study through semi-structured group discussions using open-ended questions. The discussions were transcribed, and the data were thematically analyzed. Four themes were identified: (i) the prevalence of bullying, (ii) bullying experiences, (iii) the institutional policy of bullying, and (iv) factors contributing to bullying. Findings showed that students lacked knowledge of their colleges' anti-bullying policies, and verbal bullying was the prevalent form of bullying in interactions among students and between students and lecturers. In addition, cyberbullying was extended to digital platforms, as indicated by a number of participants. The participants also highlighted the significance of anti-bullying policies, believing that better awareness would empower students to address bullying more effectively. Recommendations were made for universities to implement anti-bullying policies and ensure their visibility to assist students in dealing with bullying situations
Mathematics education · Medical education · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Medicine · Psychology · Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
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