DESKRIPSI DAMPAK BULLYING TERHADAP KESEHATAN MENTAL ANAK USIA DINI DI LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH KECAMATAN SIPATANA KOTA GORONTALO

The objectives of this research are: (1) to describe the forms of bullying behavior in the school environment of sipatana subdistrict, gorontalo city, (2) to examine in depth the impact of bullying on the mental health of young children, and (3) to identify in schools. This research employed a qualitative method with a descriptive study type. The researcher used interview, observation, and documentation techniques to gather data. The data analysis technique was the interactive analysis of miles and huberman, which consisted of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, for data validity checking, the researcher used triangulation. The research found that : (1) the forns of bullying behavior occurring in the school environment of sipatana subdistrict,gorontalo city, include verbal bullying (using harsh language towards peers) and relational bullying (such as ostracizing, ignoring, and humiliating): (2) the impact of bullying on mental helath includes victims becoming withdrawn, lacking self-confidence, isolating themselves, feeling inferior, and experiencing hindered development in cognitive and social relationships: (3) efforts by schools to reduce bullying behavior in the sipatana subdistrict school environment include involving parents, providing strong character education through learning activities, advising and reprimanding, providing, religious education, reflecting on the child, and motivating the child with various appreciations from educators and parents.