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The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis
Abstract
Bullying, which has become increasingly visible in contemporary schools, refers to intentional and repetitive patterns of behavior grounded in a power imbalance that inflict physical or emotional harm on the targeted individual. National and international studies indicate that the rates of both bullying perpetration and victimization among students remain high; this, in turn, increases physical, psychological, sexual, and cyber victimization, reduces academic achievement, and adversely affects psychosocial development. This study examines the definition, types, and prevalence of bullying; its multidimensional effects on students; and the roles of the family, school, peer environment, and media. A qualitative research design was adopted, and document analysis was employed as the data collection method. Findings in the literature reveal a negative correlation between individuals’ value levels and bullying tendencies: as value orientations are strengthened, tendencies toward bullying and violence decrease, whereas in contexts where bullying is intense, value orientations weaken. Accordingly, values education is a critical tool that supports both character development and a sense of social responsibility. In addition to the family and school, teachers’ role-modelling function, the creation of a safe and inclusive school climate, and strong school-family communication serve as protective factors against bullying. The regular monitoring of violence and bullying in schools and a comprehensive assessment of the current situation are essential for developing effective intervention and prevention strategies. In this process, it is important that all stakeholders act in cooperation and in a sustainable manner.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Values education, Religious Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
December 31, 2025
Submission Date
November 23, 2025
Acceptance Date
December 26, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Number: 20
APA
Gümrükçüoğlu, S. (2025). The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis. Türkiye Din Eğitimi Araştırmaları Dergisi, 20, 361-387. https://doi.org/10.53112/tudear.1828739
AMA
1.Gümrükçüoğlu S. The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis. TUDEAR. 2025;(20):361-387. doi:10.53112/tudear.1828739
Chicago
Gümrükçüoğlu, Süleyman. 2025. “The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis”. Türkiye Din Eğitimi Araştırmaları Dergisi, nos. 20: 361-87. https://doi.org/10.53112/tudear.1828739.
EndNote
Gümrükçüoğlu S (December 1, 2025) The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis. Türkiye Din Eğitimi Araştırmaları Dergisi 20 361–387.
IEEE
[1]S. Gümrükçüoğlu, “The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis”, TUDEAR, no. 20, pp. 361–387, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.53112/tudear.1828739.
ISNAD
Gümrükçüoğlu, Süleyman. “The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis”. Türkiye Din Eğitimi Araştırmaları Dergisi. 20 (December 1, 2025): 361-387. https://doi.org/10.53112/tudear.1828739.
JAMA
1.Gümrükçüoğlu S. The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis. TUDEAR. 2025;:361–387.
MLA
Gümrükçüoğlu, Süleyman. “The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis”. Türkiye Din Eğitimi Araştırmaları Dergisi, no. 20, Dec. 2025, pp. 361-87, doi:10.53112/tudear.1828739.
Vancouver
1.Süleyman Gümrükçüoğlu. The Role of Values Education in Preventing Peer Bullying: A Theoretical and Literature-Based Analysis. TUDEAR. 2025 Dec. 1;(20):361-87. doi:10.53112/tudear.1828739