Description
The aim of the work was to assess the state of bullying in Kazakhstan by studying its prevalence, social consequences and the effectiveness of existing measures to combat this phenomenon.
The research methodology included a survey of 600 students in grades 9-11 in four schools in Kazakhstan to assess the prevalence of bullying and its impact, as well as data processing using a rating scale to determine the effectiveness of bullying prevention programmes.
According to the results of the survey, the overall level of bullying in the four schools in Kazakhstan was notable, with different characteristics in each school. In particular, 27% of students in all four schools said they had been victims of bullying. At the same time, on average, 66.25% of students in these four schools were not victims of bullying, although most students were witnesses or aggressors. The most common form of bullying was verbal bullying, with up to 60% of students confirming this, indicating a high prevalence of psychological violence among students. When asked about the effectiveness of anti-bullying measures, 10% of students expressed dissatisfaction with the measures taken by school administrators. Methods of combating bullying include the implementation of prevention programmes, trainings for students and teachers, the work of school psychologists and social workers, and the provision of a clear disciplinary policy.
The practical significance of the study is that its results can be used by educational institutions and teachers to develop effective bullying prevention programmes that will be implemented through educational activities, trainings and the integration of support for victims of bullying into school practice.
Keywords: Students, safe learning environment, manifestations of aggression, social adaptation, methods of coping
