Bullying in the Higher Education Context - Case studies from Kenya and Finland
Marstio, Tuija; Häkkinen, Mikko; Tolonen, Tomi; Njeru, Beatrice (2023)
Marstio, Tuija
Häkkinen, Mikko
Tolonen, Tomi
Njeru, Beatrice
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2023
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023121336935
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023121336935
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This article investigates bullying in higher education (HE), focusing on undergraduate students, using case studies from universities in Kenya and Finland. It aims to analyse the forms, impact, and coping strategies related to bullying.
The article contemplates the physical, verbal, and social forms of bullying as well as cyberbullying, examining the roles of all participants in bullying scenarios, including victims, bullies, and bystanders. The case studies from Kenya and Finland highlight how cultural and institutional factors influence the nature of bullying. In Kenya, bullying is closely linked to social and economic disparities, while in Finland, it leans more towards
psychological aspects.
The effectiveness of anti-bullying measures, such as awareness campaigns, counselling services, and institutional policies, are discussed. The article also explores students’ coping mechanisms, evaluating their efficacy in mitigating the impact of bullying.
This article offers insights into the dynamics of bullying in HE and underscores the need for context-specific approaches in policy formulation and interventions. It contributes to the understanding of bullying as a multifaceted issue, necessitating a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach in tackling it within university settings.
The article contemplates the physical, verbal, and social forms of bullying as well as cyberbullying, examining the roles of all participants in bullying scenarios, including victims, bullies, and bystanders. The case studies from Kenya and Finland highlight how cultural and institutional factors influence the nature of bullying. In Kenya, bullying is closely linked to social and economic disparities, while in Finland, it leans more towards
psychological aspects.
The effectiveness of anti-bullying measures, such as awareness campaigns, counselling services, and institutional policies, are discussed. The article also explores students’ coping mechanisms, evaluating their efficacy in mitigating the impact of bullying.
This article offers insights into the dynamics of bullying in HE and underscores the need for context-specific approaches in policy formulation and interventions. It contributes to the understanding of bullying as a multifaceted issue, necessitating a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach in tackling it within university settings.