INDICATORS AND INCIDENCE OF BULLYING AMONG LEARNERS

AT BILIRAN PROVINCE STATE UNIVERSITY

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty
of the School of Criminal Justice Education
Biliran Province State University
Naval, Biliran

In Partial Fulfillment
of the requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

by

JOBELLE L. JAMOT

October 2021
 Approval Sheet

This research proposal entitled: “INDICATORS AND INCIDENTS OF

BULLYING AMONG LEARNERS AT BILIRAN PROVINCE STATE
UNIVERSITY”, prepared and submitted by JOBELLE L. JAMOT, in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the course Criminological Research 2 has been
examined and recommended for acceptance and approval for Panel Defense.

Date Approved: ________________ RYAN C. DURAN, MPM

Adviser

PANEL MEMBERS

Approved by the Panel Members with a grade of ______.

ARCHIE T. RAMIREZ, MSCJ

Chairperson

ROSELLE G. SABORNIDO, MSCJ DAISELYN S. PALCONIT, MPM

Member Member

KARLOTTE MAE MECARAL, RCRIM

Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

degree Bachelor of Science in Criminology.

Recommended Approval: Approved:

RYAN C. DURAN, MPM ARCHIE T. RAMIREZ, MSCJ

Chairperson, Criminology Department Dean, SCJE
 ABSTRACT

Title : INDICATORS AND INCIDENCE OF

BULLYING AMONG LEARNERS
AT BILIRAN PROVINCE STATE
UNIVERSITY

Researcher : Jobelle L. Jamot

Degree : Bachelor of Science in Criminology

School : School of Criminal Justice Education

Biliran Province State University

Adviser : Dr. Archie T. Ramirez

Date Completed : ___________________________

 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page i
Approval Sheet ii
Acknowledgement iii
Table of Contents iv
List of Tables viii
List of figures ix
List of Appendices x
Abstract

CHAPTER
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1
INTRODUCTION 4
Rationale
Theoretical Background
THE PROBLEM
Statement of the Problem 5
Significance of the Study
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Research Environment
Research Informants
Research Instrument
Research Procedure
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Trustworthiness
DEFINITION OF TERMS
REFERENCES 86
APPENDICES 95
A- Transmittal 96
B- Sample Consent Form 97
C- Interview Guide & Validation of Interview 99
CURRICULUM VITAE 100

CHAPTER 1
 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale
Cyberbullying differs from regular bullying in that it employs technology to

do harm others, Cyberbullying, also known as online cruelty, ids define as bullying

that occurs via email, instant messaging, a chatroom, a website, or digital messages

or photos delivered to a cellphone.

Cyberbullying involves the use of information and communication

technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual

or group that is intended to harm others. Cyberbullies do not have to own their

actions due to the anonymity and cyberbullying is often outside of the legal reach

of schools and school board since it often happens outside of the school (Belsey,

2004)

According to Watts et al (2017) the 7 types of cyberbullying: flaming, online

harassment, cyberstalking, denigration, masquerading, trickery and outing, and

exclusion. It is more likely to go undetected to parents and administrators than

other forms of bullying. This is due to victims’ feelings that they needed to learn

how to deal with it on their own, as well as their fear that if they told their parents,

their internet privileges would be revoked.

 Cyberbullying is a serious issue that affects both adults and teenagers.

Students who use electronic devices more frequently are more likely to be bullied,

which has a negative impact on their health. Interest in cyberbullying is unlikely to

wane in the coming years. As a result, this research will assist those who have been

cyberbullied in overcoming their bullying experiences. This will aid future

researchers in compiling the factors that have a significant impact on

cyberbullying.

Students in the town of Naval, in particular, are more likely to use their

mobile phones, laptops, and personal computers to study and have their classes as a

result of flexible learning. However, cyberbullying occurs during that period

without the knowledge of the parents or guardians. As a result, this study will be

undertaken in order to discover the student’s personal perspective and to assist

cyberbullying situations that have been brought by the social media in the town of

Naval.

Theoretical Background

Watts et al (2017) describes the 7 types of cyberbullying flaming, online

harassment, cyberbullying, denigration, masquerading, trickery and outing and

exclusion. In support to the study Beale (2001), victims involved in bullying will
suffer several effects mentally such as increasing of oppression, loneliness,

feelings of self-esteem and feelings of tendency towards suicide. This will lead to

an increase in self-injuring cases. It can be explained that the occurrence of

bullying causes the victim to be inferior, shy and sad because of the negative

treatment that makes them feel uncomfortable in doing something, overly sensitive

and so on other psychological effects such as feeling angry, disappointed, stressed,

disturbed, embarrassed and different to trust others will also be suffered by the

victim.

Types of Cyberbullying Influence of Social Media

Experiences

Effects of Cyberbullying

Implementation of Programs

The Problem
Statement of the Problem
 The overall objective of this study was to ascertain the indicators and

experiences of the selected students from the Biliran Province State University

towards cyberbullying. This result is used to determine the possible solution to

cyberbullying. Specifically, this sought to;

1. Determine the profile of the respondents in terms of;

1.1 Age;

1.2 Sex

1.3 Family Background

1.3.1. Parents Education

1.3.2. Parents Occupation

1.3.3. Number Household Member

1.3.4. Family Income

2. Determine the types of cyberbullying experienced

3. Determine the effects to the students by cyberbullying

4. Develop a plan of action to be done to addressed cyberbullying incidence

Significance of the Study

This study is significant to the following;

Administrators. This study will give an idea on how they will protect the

students and conduct programs that will avoid the students in

engaging into cyberbullying cases.

Instructors. Enable them to reach out for the students that were

academically destructed and help them to find remedy to the

cyberbullying experiences of the students.

Students. Helps them overcome the possible cyberbullying experiences

they might encounter. This study will seek information that will

be the solution to aid cyberbullying cases they’ve might

experiences as the flexible learning was still ongoing due to the

pandemic.

Future Researchers. Enable them to easily gathered data and serves them as a

guide in conducting cyberbullying topic in their research paper.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design

This part presents the methods used by researcher;

Research Design

Quantitative research design was utilized in this study as this is appropriate

and relevant on the variables and objectives of the study which seek the profile of

the respondents, types of cyberbullying experienced, as well as the effects to the

students of cyberbullying.

Research Environment

This study is to be conducted in Biliran Province State University (Main

Campus), Naval Biliran whom cyberbullying is commonly found.

Research Respondents

The participants of this study were 100 students randomly selected from

different programs in the Biliran Province State University.

Research Instrument

This study utilized semi-constructed survey questionnaire. The questionnaire

is divided into two parts. Part I, contained the profile of the respondents in terms of
age, sex, and family background. Part II, contained the types of bullying

experienced, assessment of the experienced of the students.

Research Procedure

Data Collection

The researcher sought permission to proper authorities to conduct the

study; then a letter asking for help and support addressed to the respondents was

formulated. Thereafter, the researchers administered online or distributed, retrieve,

tabulation and analysis of data.

Data Analysis

As to their experiences, this is measured through the following data

scoring:

Range Description

4.20-5.00 Always

3.40-4.19 Often

2.60-3.39 Sometimes

1.80-2.59 Rarely

1.00-1.79 Never

Ethical Consideration
 The researcher ensures that the files of the participants in this study

are kept private. The subjects’ full content was obtained before the study’s

conduct. Furthermore, the study communication was conducted in an honest and

transparent manner for the benefit of the respondents. The misinformation

concerning the research’s goals and objectives was avoided.

Trustworthiness of Research

This survey was designed to look into the respondent’s personal

perspective on cyberbully, thus the information gained is fully reliable. In addition,

the researcher provides documentation that acts as verification of the study’s

validity.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Cyberbullying - bullying that takes place over digital devices like cellphones,

computers, and tablets. It includes sending, posting, or

sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about

someone else.

Social Media - a collective term for websites and applications that focus on

communication, community-based input, interaction,

content- sharing and collaboration. Some popular examples

of general social media platforms include Twitter, Facebook

and Linked In.

Indicators - a variable’s observed value, or “a marker of the presence or

absence of the idea being examined” in statistics and study

design.

Technology - refers to methods, system, and devices which are the result of

scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes.

Behavior - the way a person or thing acts or reacts. It is a mannerism made

by individual.

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Beebee, J.E, 2010. The prevelance of cyberbullying Victimization and it

Relationship to academic, social, & Emotional Adjustment among college
Students. Proquest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Northern Colorado.
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Belsey, B. 2006. Cyberbullying : an Emerging Threat to “Always on” Generation

from http://www.cyberbullying.ca/pdf/ Cyberbullying_Article_by_Bill_Belsey
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Campbell, M.A.(2005). Cyberbullying: an old problem in a new disguise? Journal

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Faryadi, Q., 201. Cyberbullying and academic performance. Int.J. Comput. Eng.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
INFORMED CONSENT FORM

This informed consent is for the BIPSU students who were undergraduate to their
degree programs on BIPSU, and higher education platforms. One hundred students
from the different programs are invited to participate in the study entitled,
“INDICATORS AND INCIDENCE OF BULLYING AMONG LEARNERS
AT BILIRAN PROVINCE STATE UNIVERSITY”.

Researcher : Jobelle Lamoste Jamot

Name of Organization : Biliran Province State University
Adviser : Ryan C. Duran, MPM

Part I: Information Sheet

Introduction

You are invited to participate in a quantitative case study conducted by

JOBELLE L. JAMOT, a student of this university. The purpose of this study is to
explore the indicators and incidents of bullying from BIPSU students who were
randomly chosen from the different programs from the said school.

Your participation will involve the accomplishment of a research

questionnaire by giving your personal profile, answering the open-ended questions,
and participate in the semi-structured questionnaire given by the researcher.
Answering the given questionnaire will take 45 to 60 minutes in duration
depending on your interactions to the questions. There are no known risks
associated with this research. You will just provide truthful answers to the
questions that can provide empirical data of the study which will be part of the
findings, conclusion and recommendations that will be generated by the researcher.

Purpose of the Research

The study entitled, “Indicators and Incidents of Bullying among Learners at

Biliran Province State University”, will explore the indicators and incidents of
bullying from BIPSU students who were randomly chosen from the different
programs from the said school. The findings of the study will be the basis for
implications for practice.

Potential Benefits

The study is vital in exploring the indicators and incidents of bullying

among students at Biliran Province State University. The data obtained from the
informants will be the basis of some recommendations for programs to be conduct
by the school to control cyberbullying incidents from the school. This study will
address the needs of the students whose been affected emotionally, mentally and
socially. In relation, it will seek an information that will be the solution to aid
cyberbullying cases that might encounter as the flexible learning was still ongoing
due to the pandemic.

Protection of confidentiality

Absolute anonymity and confidentiality will be observed in the conduct of

this case study. The personal and sensitive information that will be gathered will be
treated in consonance with the provisions of the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173).
Data collected will be solely utilized for the purposes of this research only. No
personal or sensitive data will be divulged to any party upon completion of the
study. The records and transcript of interviews will be handled with utmost care
and confidentiality. Proper disposal after their service life will be observed. We
will do everything we can to protect your privacy. Your identity will not be
revealed in any
publication resulting from this study.

Voluntary participation

Your participation in this research study is voluntary. You may choose not
to participate and you may withdraw your consent to participate at any time. You
will not be penalized in any way should you decide not to participate or to
withdraw from this study. You may not answer sensitive questions if you feel this
invade your privacy and/or you find them offensive.

Contact information

If you have any questions or concerns about this study or if any problems
arise, please contact JOBELLE L. JAMOT at Brgy. Villaconsuelo Naval Biliran
at 09518232643. If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as a
research informant, please contact the Biliran Province State University, School of
Criminal Justice Education.
Part II: Certification of Consent

I have read this consent form and have been given the opportunity to answer
the research questions. I give my consent to participate in this study. In addition to
agreeing to participate, I also consent to having the interview tape-recorded.

Participant’s signature : _________________________________

Date : _________________________________

Note: A copy of this consent form should be given to you. This consent form will be
kept by the
researcher for at least three years beyond the end of the study.

JOBELLE L. JAMOT

Villaconsuelo, Naval, Biliran 1999.03.15

09518232643 jobellejamot@gmail.com

Objective
Student with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology looking for a full-time
employment where I can use my previous work experience and education to the
company’s goal.
Education
College Biliran Province State University (Main Campus),
Bachelor of Science in Criminology, July 2022
Senior High School Lucsoon National High School April 2018, Conduct
Awardee & SSG Award, With Honors,
Parliamentary Procedure Award, Panamao Film
Festival Champion 2018

Work Experience
Lucsoon Canteen Working Student (2019)
 Part time job

JPark (Summer 2020)

 Works as Assistant Manager
 Salesperson
Computer Experience
 Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
 Adobe Microsoft

References

Junasis Cajipe, (Owner) Ryan C. Duran, MPM (Instructor)

JPark, 09518232643 BIPSU, ryanduran@bipsu.edu.ph

Arminda F. Tan, Investor/ Owner Benjie Galan (Teacher)

Lucsoon Canteen, 09318966597 09285979815