Investigation of High School Students' Peer Bullying Levels in Terms of Various Variables

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to examine the peer bullying levels of high school students in terms of various variables. The universe of the research consists of high school students in Istanbul. The research sample consists of 384 students. Descriptive analysis method was used in the research. In the study 'Information Form' and 'Peer Bullying Scale' were used as data collection tools. In the analysis of the data, Independent Groups t-Test, One Way Analysis of Variance were used. Within the scope of the research findings, It was determined that peer bullying differs significantly according to gender. It has been determined that male participants exhibit more bullying behaviors than female participants. When peer bullying scores were examined according to school type, it was determined that there was no significant difference. The research findings are discussed in the context of the literature.

Keywords

• Peer bullying
• High school
• scale
• students

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