IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Education and Evaluation (IJEE )

E-ISSN 2489-0073
P-ISSN 2695-1940
VOL. 9 NO. 5 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijee.v9.no5.2023.pg11.18

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Effect of Peer Victimization on Social Behavior of Children

Victoria Olubola Adeyele

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Abstract

This essay identified peer victimization is a major societal problem that can have detrimental effects on kids' mental, emotional, and social development. It explores how peer victimization affects social behaviour and identifies coping mechanisms that can be applied to lessen these impacts. Examined along with the causes of peer victimization are the surrounding circumstances, including the family environment, community violence, and school atmosphere. The report emphasizes how crucial it is to address these issues to stop and lessen peer victimization. This study highlighted effective coping mechanisms to include self-advocacy and assertiveness, social support, mindfulness and relaxation practices, positive confession, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive restructuring. These coping mechanisms have been demonstrated to be successful in lessening the damaging effects of victimization and encouraging resilience in young children. The essay concluded that avoiding and reducing the prevalence of peer victimization requires the creation of a supportive, safe atmosphere that promotes children’s social development, mental health, and wellbeing. To foster strong relationships among students, encourage good parenting techniques, and support children's mental health and wellbeing, schools, families, communities, and society can play a significant role. Effective coping techniques should be incorporated into school curricula to aid students in handling victimization and bullying occurrences and fostering resilience.

keywords:

Peer victimization, social behaviour, coping mechanism, children, resilience, self- esteem

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References:

Adeyele, V. O. (2021). The impact of peer victimisation on mental health of primary school
pupils in Nigeria. Education 3-13, 0(0), 1–15.
https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2021.1977369

Adeyele, V. O., & Makinde, V. I. (2021). Prevalence of Domestic Violence among School
Children. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 27(12), 8–14.

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