Bullying and its Consequences: A Case of Botswana Junior Secondary Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to establish the intensity of bullying and its consequences on students at junior secondary school level and suggest solutions in dealing with the problem. The study involved different stakeholders in the education system that are directly or indirectly affected by this issue. The study confirmed studies done elsewhere on bullying in schools and also found that bullying is rife in Botswana junior secondary schools and that it has a negative impact on both the victims and the perpetrators of bullying. It further found that the existing policies in schools are not comprehensive enough to deal with bullying.

Key words: bullying, victim, consequences, secondary school, aggression