Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND IT’S BACKGROUND

Introduction

Verbal Bullying is often considered less dangerous than physical bullying,

however the repercussion can be just as harmful.

It is thus stated that verbal bullying is a cowardly action, in all probability caused

by some or other childhood pain.

In younger children, such bullying may begin as the game of name calling when

one child is angry at another. The danger of going down this road is that it can easily lead

to a “cat fight” or other physical violence.

Verbal bullying can have a detrimental effect on a child, especially if he or she is

already suffering from shyness or low self-esteem. Being the subject of verbal abuse can

easily destroy a child’s self-confidence and enthusiasm to learn and grow. Rather than

physical harm, verbal bullying can hurt children emotionally and spiritually

Verbal Bullying ranges from simple one-on-one bullying to more complex bullying

in which the bully may have one or more “lieutenants” who may seem to be willing to

assist the primary bully.

Facing attacks of verbal abuse can be especially detrimental to adolescents in their

efforts to find “where they belong”.

Setting of the study

The study was conducted in Binangonan Catholic College. The school is located

at M.L Quezon, Libis, Binangonan, 1940 Rizal.

Statement of the Problem

Title: The Effects of Verbal Bullying in Grade 7 students of Binangonan Catholic

College

This study aims to determine Verbal Bullying is one of the factors affecting the

academic performance of Grade 7 students of Binangonan Catholic College.

Specifically, it aimed to answer the following question:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of: Sex

2. What are The effects of Verbal Bullying in Grade 7 students of Binangonan

Catholic College in terms of:

2.1 Academic performance

2.2 Self confidence

3. What are the benefits of determining the effects of verbal bullying in Grade 7

students of Binangonan Catholic College?

 INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

RESPONDENTS ADMINISTRATION OF DETERMINED THE

QUESTIONNAIRE- EFFECTS OF
-SEX CHECKLIST AND VERBAL BULLYING
EFFECTS OF VERBAL SURVEY IN GRADE 7
BULLYING STUDENTS OF
BINANGONAN
-LOW SELF-ESTEEM CATHOLIC
-ACADEMIC COLLEGE
PERFORMANCE

Conceptual Framework

This study used the Coomb’s System Approach which is composed of the input

Process, and output.

The first box showed the input of the study which consists of the Grade 7 students

as the respondents of the study, they were described in terms of sex. It also consists

effects of verbal bullying in the grade 7 students of Binangonan Catholic College.

The second box contained the process which includes Questionnaire – checklist

and survey.

The third box indicated the result of the study which aims to determine the effects

of verbal bullying in the academic performance of Grade 7 students of Binangonan

Catholic College.
Hypothesis

Academic performance will be more adversely affected if the victim is being bullied

by a family member.

It is also said that once the students labeled as ‘dumb’, they get picked on and

perform even worse.

Students who are bullied show less academic improvement due to a fear of standing out.

As a result, teachers often identify those students as low achievers or unmotivated

learners.

Significance of the Study

The following individuals will gain benefits after the conduct of the study.

Students - This study will encourage them to change their attitude towards other people.

This will serve as a medicine to cure the mind of every individual to become open minded

to the consequences of their action thus this study can be an example to bear in their

mind they are more luckier than those who are bullied.

Parents – they will be more aware about the kind of attitude their child is possessing. This

will give them a hint on how they would encourage their children to avoid bullying

Teachers – This study will give them a hint to improve their motivational and teaching

techniques and skills to the students who needs their guidance.

Future researchers - The finding of this study will be serve as a good source of accurate

and useful information for them.

Scope and Delimitation

This study was designed to determine the effects of verbal bullying in Grade 7

students in Binangonan Catholic College during the School Year 2019-2020. It targeted

selected Grade 7 students in Binangonan Catholic College.

This study determined the effects of verbal bullying in the academic performance

and self confidence in Grade 7 students of Binangonan Catholic College

The researcher utilized the descriptive design of research using questionnaire –

checklist and survey.

The students are qualified to assess the effects of verbal bullying because they

are the ones who bullied or got bullied.

Definition of Terms

For better understanding of the study, the following terms are operationally and

conceptually defined.

Academic Performance. This refers to the measurement of student achievement across

various academic subjects.

THE EFFECTS OF VERBAL BULLYING IN GRADE 7 STUDENTS OF BINANGONAN

CATHOLIC COLLEGE

A research paper presented to the

Faculty of Junior High School Department

Binangonan Catholic College

In partial fulfillment of the Requirements

In English subject

Onilongo, Sophia Lynn S, Ojoy, Elyza Alyanna, Salvador, Rain Arian, Marasigan,

Kim Andrei, Sumiquiab James Michael.

Grade 10- St. John Bosco