Bullying in schools: a psychopedagogical vision

Abstract

School bullying is a form of hidden aggression within the educational institution which causes damage, frequently irreversible, to the lives of those involved; harming, and possibly destroying, the victim’s health, as well as their psychological and physical well-being. In addition to lowering self-esteem, bullying can lead to depression, social isolation, and interpersonal problems later in life. In the worst-case scenarios, it may even push victims to commit suicide or murder. Treatment from various professional areas must be sought—preferably in conjunction with family and the school. The objective of Psychopedagogy, both institutional and clinical, is to recover the desire to learn, which is normally lost by the victim as a result of bullying. The purpose of this study is to establish how psychopedagogy can directly support victims of bullying and create a link between them, in order to assist the work of professionals and inform families and other interested members of the public.