BAYANGAN GELAP DI DUNIA AKADEMIK: PENGARUH SOSIAL BUDAYA DALAM MENYIKAPI FENOMENA BULLYING MELALUI SOSIALISASI EDUKATIF DI SMAN 5 TANJUNGPINANG

The phenomenon of bullying and violence against children in the school environment

Abstrak

This community service activity was conducted at SMAN 5 Tanjungpinang City with the aim of providing 10th-grade students with an initial understanding of the phenomenon of bullying and its accompanying socio-cultural impacts. The activity method was carried out through interactive socialization that included material presentations, discussions, and question-and-answer sessions. Data were obtained through student participant observation and recording reflections that emerged from questions and comments during the activity. The results of the activity showed that most students previously viewed bullying as limited to physical actions, but through this socialization they began to recognize other forms such as verbal violence and social exclusion. Several students also shared personal experiences and demonstrated empathy for victims of bullying, indicating a space for critical reflection on the phenomenon. However, these findings are still descriptive because they are based on qualitative observations and a one-time activity. Therefore, the results of the activity are more appropriately understood as an initial step in building students' collective awareness of the dangers of bullying, which requires follow-up with a more systematic evaluation to assess its long-term impact.