Bullying and Wellbeing of Students

This study determined the extent of bullying in school and the significant relationship with mental, emotional, and social wellbeing of the students. This study employed a descriptive correlational research design. The respondents of this study were 243 Grade 10 students of Talakag -1 District, selected through stratified random sampling. Descriptive statistics such as Frequency, Percentage, Mean, and Standard Deviation were used to describe the variables of the study. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (r) was used to determine the significant relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Results showed that the extent of bullying in terms physical, emotional, and cyberbullying in school are rarely experienced, and the level of students’ wellbeing in the school in terms of mental, emotional, and social wellbeing was found to be fair. Moreover, it was found that there was no significant relationship between bullying and the wellbeing of the students. The researcher concluded that the extremely low levels of bullying and the fair state of students’ wellbeing indicate a generally positive school environment, with bullying not significantly affecting students’ wellbeing. The researcher recommended that schools and policymakers to continue prioritizing anti-bullying programs and initiatives and invest in additional support systems to prevent the occurrence of bullying and enhance students' wellbeing.