THE RELAIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL BULLYING AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG STUDENTS AT MAN 8 JOMBANG INDONESIA
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Bullying, Self-Esteem, AdolescentsAbstract
Background: The incidence of Bullying in the school environment is a common problem experienced by adolescents and impacts their psychological condition, especially self-esteem. Victims of bullying tend to experience decreased self-confidence and social development barriers.
Objectives: This study aims to analyze the relationship between bullying in the school environment and self-esteem in adolescents at MAN 8 Kabupaten Jombang.
Methods: Quantitative research with a cross-sectionalapproach. The population was 120 students with a sample of 42 respondents using systematic sampling. Data were collected using the Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and food recall 2×24 hours. Analyzed using the Spearman Rank test.
Results: As many as 24 respondents (57.1%) experienced Bullying, dominated by verbal Bullying (66.7%). As many as 22 respondents (52.4%) had low self-esteem. The Spearman Rank test showed a p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05) with a correlation coefficient of -0.917, indicating a very strong negative relationship between Bullying and Self-Esteem.
Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between Bullying in the school environment and Self-Esteem in adolescents at MAN 8 Kabupaten Jombang. The higher the level of Bullying, the lower the adolescent's Self-Esteem. Prevention of Bullying and improvement of Self-esteem need to be carried out through support from the school, family, and social environment.
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