Exploring The Relationship Between Bullying, Academic Achievement And Social Behavior Among University Students

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Published Jun 1, 2024
https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00279
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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Policy Research

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Ayesha Tariq
M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Psychology Riphah International University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Shammem Akhtar
Assistant Professor, Department of clinical Psychology, University of Management and Technology Sialkot Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

The current study aims to explore the relationship between Bullying, Academic Achievement and Social Behavior among University Students. These variables are essential in the modern era due to their impact on students' well-being and academic success. The sample size for the study was calculated by G power formula and 250 university students (121 men and 129 women) aged 18-25 from various universities in Faisalabad was selected using a convenient sampling technique. The variables were measured using the Bullying Questionnaire (Gall Dore, 2015), Academic Performance Scale (McGregory et al., 2015) and Social Behavior Questionnaire (Ledley et al., 1997).  A correlational research design was employed, and data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and t-tests were used to evaluate the hypotheses. The results indicated that bullying is positively and significantly related to academic achievement, while bullying positively associate with social behavior. These findings suggest that positive significant relationship between bullying is associated with academic achievement and social behavior among university students. No significant gender differences were found in terms of bullying, academic achievement or social behavior. The study highlights the importance of addressing bullying to improve academic performance and social behavior among university students. In conclusion, the present research study creates awareness among researchers, educational psychologists, and parents that excessive about bullying may effect on academic achievement and social behavior among university students.

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Tariq, A. and Akhtar, S. 2024. Exploring The Relationship Between Bullying, Academic Achievement And Social Behavior Among University Students. Journal of Policy Research. 10, 2 (Jun. 2024), 639–643. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00279.
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