Assessment of Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy among Preparatory School Students Exposed to Bullying Behavior

Background: Assessing students’ knowledge regarding bullying, particularly within the context of psychiatric nursing, is crucial for exploring its effects on self-esteem and self-efficacy—two core factors that enable students to confront bullying with resilience and actively integrate into supportive school environments. Aim: Assessment of Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy among Preparatory School Students Exposed to Bullying Behavior. Design: Descriptive research design was utilized in this study. Setting: the current study was conducted at Huda Shaarawy formal language school, Cairo, Egypt. Subjects: Random sample was used in this study (n =150 Students( was used. Tools: Three tools used for gathering data; (I) Structured interview questionnaire, (II) A self-administered knowledge questionnaire, (III) Self-esteem scale (IV), and Academic self-efficacy scale-2006. Results: Showed that (58.7, 68.0, 65.3, 67.3, 69.3, 68.7, & 70.7) of students fell into the poor knowledge regarding bullying (Meaning, causes, risk factors, student characteristics, forms, types, intervention & prevention methods) with (76% & 82%) demonstrated poor self-esteem and self-efficacy, respectively. Conclusion: The results clarify that a highly statistically significant correlation between knowledge regarding bullying, self-esteem and self-efficacy. Recommendations: Apply structured educational programs and awareness-raising initiatives within schools to strengthen students’ knowledge base, empower them to respond effectively, and foster a safer, more supportive school environment.