Girls Bullying in Nepali Schools: A Perception Study on Awareness Level of Verbal and Non-verbal Bullying Among Teenagers

Abstract

This article deals with the issue related to bullying and addresses the awareness level of girls bullying practices in school. Schools are expected to be safe for children considering that they spend maximum hours in that very environment. However, school bullying has threatened children's security in the school. Often understood as the phenomenon of repeatedly being exposed to negative action imposed by peers. School bullying impacts the overall physical, mental and emotional health of a student and also their academic performance and social relationships. This affects their entire life and learning process. Immediate attention is required to make both the school and parents aware of the phenomenon of school bullying and the detrimental impact it has on children in order to ensure a secure learning space in the school.