Role of Bullying in Shaping Academic Motivation among Secondary School Students in Murree

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the impact of bullying on academic motivation and academic performance among secondary school students in Murree. The primary objectives were to investigate the role of bullying in shaping academic motivation and to assess its effect on academic performance, particularly in private secondary boarding schools. Quantitative research design was employed, and data were analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques, including regression analysis. The findings revealed a significant negative relationship between bullying and academic motivation, indicating that increased exposure to bullying leads to a decline in students’ motivation toward academic activities. Similarly, the results showed that bullying has a significant adverse effect on academic performance, suggesting that students who experience higher levels of bullying tend to achieve lower academic scores. The study further highlighted that bullying accounts for a considerable proportion of variance in both motivation and performance, emphasizing its critical role as a detrimental factor in educational settings. It is concluded that bullying not only affects students psychologically but also significantly hampers their academic development. The study recommends the implementation of effective anti-bullying policies, provision of counseling services, and awareness programs to mitigate the harmful effects of bullying and improve students’ academic outcomes.