Safeguarding Children from School Violence: A Systematic Analysis of the Issue of Psychological and Physical Pressures from Teachers and Peers

Authors

  • Jun-ki Chung Institute for Pietatis Theologia, Kwangshin University 61027, 36 Yangsantaekjiso-ro, Gwangju, South Korea

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2023.2.131.143

Keywords:

school violence, child's psyche, coaching psychology, psychoemotional state of children, bullying, pedagogical violence

Abstract

Aim. The relevance of the study is conditioned upon the fact that in modern society violence against children is a social problem that is associated with human rights violations and has devastating consequences for the psyche and future life of the child. In this regard, the purpose of this study is an in-depth analysis of the problem of physical and psychological violence at school and to address the issue of student protection.

Methods. The leading methods of investigating this problem are analysis, classification, induction, deduction, generalisation, and comparison of psychological and pedagogical methods and approaches aimed at protecting a child from school violence.

Results. The study covers the specific features of the influence of the school environment and the pedagogical process on the mental and physical health of students. The specific features of categories of student behaviour are examined. Individual problems and disorders of the psyche and emotional state that are a consequence of violence are shown. The benefits of healthy family support and comfortable society for emotional independence and achievement of goals are characterised. The results of violence in the school environment are diagnosed and presented. A correctional and developmental programme, coaching psychology and preventive activities are proposed.

Conclusion. The study materials are of practical and theoretical value for young teachers, psychologists, students, teachers, sociologists, educational figures, and politicians who will be able to understand and solve the problem of violence, preventing its occurrence in educational institutions.

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Author Biography

  • Jun-ki Chung, Institute for Pietatis Theologia, Kwangshin University 61027, 36 Yangsantaekjiso-ro, Gwangju, South Korea

    Jun-ki Chung is a PhD, Researcher at the Institute for Pietatis Theologia, Kwangshin University. Research interests are categories of student behaviour, the problem of physical and psychological violence, student protection, the influence of the school environment on the mental health of students, and the consequence of violence.

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Published

2023-09-28

How to Cite

Chung, J.- ki. (2023). Safeguarding Children from School Violence: A Systematic Analysis of the Issue of Psychological and Physical Pressures from Teachers and Peers. Journal of Education Culture and Society, 14(2), 131-143. https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2023.2.131.143