Bullying Among Secondary School Students: A Field Study In Tizi Ouzou

Abstract

This study sought to investigate the prevalence of bullying among secondary school students and explore gender differences in bullying behaviors. A descriptive research design was employed, utilizing a bullying scale consisting of 43 items, categorized into four dimensions: verbal bullying, social bullying, physical bullying, and property damage. After confirming the psychometric properties of the scale, it was administered to a sample of 100 male and female students. The statistical analysis revealed a high prevalence of bullying behavior among the participants, with no significant gender differences observed in the occurrence of bullying.