Bullying Experiences Among Secondary School Learners in Eswatini's Manzini Urban Area and Strategies for Mitigation

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
• 1.0 Introduction
• 1.1 The Background
• 1.1.1 Global status of bullying
• 1.1.2 Causes of bullying
• 1.1.3 Common types of bullying
• 1.1.4 Effects of bullying on learners
• 1.2 Statement of the problem
• 1.3 Aim/purpose of the study
• 1.4 Objectives
• 1.5 Research questions
• 1.6 Assumptions of the study
• 1.7 Significance of the study
• 1.8 Limitations of the study
• 1.9 Delimitations of the study
• CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 Ecological Systems Theory
• 2.1.1 Microsystem
• 2.1.2 Mesosystem
• 2.1.3 Exosystems
• 2.1.4 Macrosystem
• 2.1.5 Chronosystem
• 2.1.6 Justification of Ecological Systems Theory
• 2.2 Empirical Studies
• 2.2.1 Different types of bullying
• 2.2.2 Effects of bullying
• 2.2.3 Interventions for helping bullied pupils
• 2.2.4 Characteristics of learners who experience bullying
• CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 Research approach
• 3.2 Area of study
• 3.3 Research design
• 3.4 Population
• 3.5 Sampling technique
• 3.6 Method of data collection
• 3.7 Issues of trustworthiness
• 3.7.1 Validity of interview question guide
• 3.8 Data analysis and presentation
• 3.9 Research Ethics
• CHAPTER 4: DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 The different types of bullying experienced by secondary school learners
• 4.3 Effects of bullying experienced by secondary school learners
• 4.3.1 Social effects
• 4.3.2 Academic effects

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research study explores the experiences of bullying among secondary school learners in the Manzini urban area of Eswatini. The main aim of this study is to investigate the forms of bullying experienced by learners, the effects of bullying on their lives, the characteristics of victims, and potential strategies to address bullying in the school context.

• Types of bullying experienced by learners
• Effects of bullying on learners' social, emotional, and academic well-being
• Characteristics of victims of bullying
• Strategies to counter bullying in the school environment
• Role of socialization and power dynamics in perpetuating bullying

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the study, providing a background on bullying globally and exploring its causes and effects. The research problem, aims, objectives, and significance are outlined, along with limitations and delimitations. Chapter 2 delves into the literature review, focusing on the Ecological Systems Theory and its application to understand bullying. The chapter also examines empirical studies on various types of bullying, its effects, interventions, and characteristics of victims. Chapter 3 outlines the research methodology used in the study, including the qualitative approach, area of study, research design, population, sampling technique, data collection methods, and data analysis procedures. The chapter also discusses ethical considerations. Chapter 4 presents the analysis of the collected data, exploring the different types of bullying experienced by learners, the effects of bullying, and the characteristics of victims. This chapter focuses on the social, emotional, and academic impacts of bullying, providing insights into the complexities of this issue in the secondary school context.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Bullying, secondary school learners, Manzini urban area, Eswatini, qualitative research, forms of bullying, effects of bullying, victim characteristics, interventions, social effects, academic effects, power dynamics, socialization.