Faculty of Nursing Researchers Publish Review on Empathy’s Role in Bullying Behavior
Bullying in schools remains a pervasive issue globally, impacting not only victims but also perpetrators and the broader school community. Emotional and psychological consequences for victims include stress, depression, and in severe cases, suicidal tendencies.
A scoping review conducted by researchers from Universitas Padjadjaran, led by Rohman Hikmat, synthesized findings from 13 original studies published in the last decade. This review explored how empathy, both affective and cognitive, affects bullying behaviors among students from elementary to high school levels.
Key findings indicate that students with higher empathy levels are more likely to defend victims and intervene in bullying incidents. In contrast, lower empathy is associated with reinforcing bullying or passive bystander behavior. Effective interventions highlighted include social-emotional skills training, awareness campaigns, and educational approaches promoting tolerance and respect for diversity.
This research underlines the importance of fostering empathetic understanding in educational settings as a critical strategy to reduce bullying, supporting Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
📄 Full article: doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S469921
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