The Perception of Grade 12 Students on the Impact of Verbal Bullying to the High

School Student on the Study Habit

A Research Presented to the Grade 10 Faculty of Talangan

Integrated National High School

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in

English 10

Jana Ardi Jovellano De Quiroz

Jhelai S. Aruelo
Jasmine Eule

10- M.H DEL PILAR

Submitted to
ROGER EMRALINO

NOVEMBER 2023
 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Bullying is a persistent pattern of threatening, harassing, or aggressive behavior

directed toward another person or persons who are perceived as smaller, weaker, or
less powerful.

There are many forms of bullying in both children and adults. Bullies may intimidate or
harass their victims physically through hitting, pushing, or other physical violence;
verbally through such actions as threats or name calling; or psychologically through
spreading rumors (either live or online), making sexual comments or gestures, or
excluding the victim from desired activities.

Bullying interferes with school performance, and children who are afraid of being bullied
are more likely to miss school or drop out. Bullied children frequently experience
developmental harm and fail to reach their full physiological, social, and academic
potentials. Children who are bullied grow increasingly insecure and anxious and have
persistently decreased self-esteem and greater depression than their peers, often even
as adults. Children and adolescents have even been known to commit suicide as a
result of being bullied; this tragic outcome has been referred to by some writers as
“bullycide.”

People who are bullies as children often become bullies as adults. Bullying behavior in
the home is called “child abuse” or “spousal abuse.” Bullying also occurs in prisons,
churches, summer camps, college or boarding school dormitories, and other social
groups or group living situations.

Recently, attention has been turned to the topic of bullying in the workplace, defined as
occurring when bosses and organizational peers bully those whom they perceive as
weaker or inferior. Those bullied at work often become perceived as ineffective, thus
abrogating their career success and influencing their earning potential. Victims of
workplace bullying often change jobs in search of a less hostile environment because
organizations are frequently not sensitive to the issue of workplace bullying or are not
equipped to deal with it adequately or justly.Bullying is a persistent pattern of
threatening, harassing, or aggressive behavior directed toward another person or
persons who are perceived as smaller, weaker, or less powerful.
There are many forms of bullying in both children and adults. Bullies may intimidate or
harass their victims physically through hitting, pushing, or other physical violence;
verbally through such actions as threats or name calling; or psychologically through
spreading rumors (either live or online), making sexual comments or gestures, or
excluding the victim from desired activities.

Bullying interferes with school performance, and children who are afraid of being bullied
are more likely to miss school or drop out. Bullied children frequently experience
developmental harm and fail to reach their full physiological, social, and academic
potentials. Children who are bullied grow increasingly insecure and anxious and have
persistently decreased self-esteem and greater depression than their peers, often even
as adults. Children and adolescents have even been known to commit suicide as a
result of being bullied; this tragic outcome has been referred to by some writers as
“bullycide.”

People who are bullies as children often become bullies as adults. Bullying behavior in
the home is called “child abuse” or “spousal abuse.” Bullying also occurs in prisons,
churches, summer camps, college or boarding school dormitories, and other social
groups or group living situations.

Recently, attention has been turned to the topic of bullying in the workplace, defined as
occurring when bosses and organizational peers bully those whom they perceive as
weaker or inferior. Those bullied at work often become perceived as ineffective, thus
abrogating their career success and influencing their earning potential. Victims of
workplace bullying often change jobs in search of a less hostile environment because
organizations are frequently not sensitive to the issue of workplace bullying or are not
equipped to deal with it adequately or justly.
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
 *Understanding the Dynamics of Bullying:* Bullying takes various forms – verbal,
physical, and cyberbullying. Examining these dynamics is crucial for developing
comprehensive prevention and intervention strategies.
 *Root Causes and Contributing Factors:* Unpacking the underlying causes reveals a
complex interplay of individual, familial, and societal factors. Insight into these
elements informs targeted prevention efforts.
 *Impact on Mental Health:* Bullying's detrimental effects on mental health, including
anxiety and depression, necessitate a deeper understanding to tailor effective
support mechanisms.
 *Educational Implications:* Bullying disrupts the learning environment, impacting
academic progress. Understanding this relationship emphasizes the need for
proactive measures in schools.
 *Role of Technology in Bullying:* In the digital age, cyberbullying is significant.
Analyzing technology's role helps devise strategies to address online harassment and
protect individuals in the virtual realm.
 *Intervention and Prevention Strategies:* Beyond understanding the problem,
proposing evidence-based intervention and prevention strategies is essential for
creating environments where bullying is less likely to thrive.
 *Community and Policy Initiatives:* Communities and policies play a vital role in
combating bullying. Exploring successful initiatives at various levels emphasizes the
need for collaborative, multi-faceted approaches.
 *Future Directions and Research Gaps:* Identifying knowledge gaps and proposing
future avenues contributes to an ongoing dialogue, informing more effective
strategies and policies in the evolving landscape of bullying research.

The purpose of this research is to increase knowledge and foster a shared

commitment to establishing spaces free from the damaging impacts of intimidation
and harassment.