SOC101 Faculty - TZf SEC-16

Research Topic - Causes and Consequences of Bullying in North South University.

Dear Respondent,

I am a student of North South University doing research on the causes and consequences of
bullying in NSU, and exploring the potential solutions to solve this issue with my team for
SOC101 course.

As bullying is still a prevalent problem in contemporary society, your insight on the subject
matter will prove to be invaluable information for me and my team members.

Kindly fill up this survey form as it will only take a few minutes of your time. As this survey
is for research purposes only, your responses will be kept anonymous and discrete.

Thank You!

1. Age
a) 18 - 20
b) 21 – 23
c) 24 - 26
d) 27 - 30

2. Gender –
a) Male
b) Female
c) Others

3. Academic Background –
a) Undergraduate
b) Postgraduate
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4.i. Were you ever bullied/witnessed bullying?

a) Yes
b) No

4.ii. If yes, what form of bullying did you face/witnessed? [Multiple Answers Can Be Selected]
 Physical Bullying
 Verbal Bullying
 Social Bullying
 Cyberbullying
 Others:

5. Did you ever miss classes because you felt unsafe due to bullying?
a) Yes
b) No

6. What do you think the major characteristic of bullies are?

a) Anger management issues
b) Superiority Complex
c) Psychological Frustration
d) Physically Stronger Than Others
e) Mainstream Popularity
f) Others:

7. What could be the major reason why people resort to bullying?

a) Lack of Parental Warmth and Involvement
b) Overly Permissive Parenting
c) Harsh, Physical Discipline
d) Domestic Chaos and Conflict
e) Others:
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8. Why do you think people often fall prey to bulling? [Multiple Answers Can Be Selected]
 Part of a Minority
 Small Stature
 Lack of Confidence
 Inferiority Complex
 Others:

9. What is the major consequence of bullying that you think the victims face in their SOCIAL
LIVES?
a) Exclusion from Society
b) Social Aggression
c) Unstable Relationships
d) Drug Addiction
e) Social Distancing
f) Others:

10. What is the major consequence of bullying that you think the victims face in their
PERSONAL LIVES?
a) Depression
b) Physical Strain
c) Falling Academic Performance
d) Nervousness
e) Deteriorating Socialization Skills
f) Others:

11. Do people usually intervene upon witnessing bullying?

a) Yes
b) No
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12. What action would you take if you witnessed bullying?

a) Report to authority
b) Step in personally
c) Watch idly
d) Others:

13. What action could authoritative bodies take to prevent bullying?

a) Educate them about bullying and its consequences
b) Take punitive measures
c) Extensive supervision within campus
d) Others:

14. According to you, what could be an effective bullying prevention policy?

Ans: