Strategies to mitigate bullying among learners in secondary schools in Masvingo District. · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author: Bhara Ndakaitei
Title: Strategies to mitigate bullying among learners in secondary schools in
Masvingo District.
Abstract: This study aimed at investigating the strategies that can be implemented to mitigate bullying in
secondary schoolss at Mukonde secondary school in Masvingo district. Prior research has
indicated that bullying has become one of the most common forms of violence in schools.
The study employed the qualitative case study research approach which included semi-structured
interviews and focus groups with students and teachers which sought to establish the views of
teachers and students on ways to mitigate bullying. Purposive sampling was used to select 24
participants from one secondary school. Potential mitigation measures included awareness
campaigns, reporting bullying incidents, teaching life skills subjects such as guidance and
counselling and developing a code of conduct to guide learners.
Based on the findings on this study, recommendations were formulated to various stakeholders
with regard to the bullying phenomenon. The recommendations culminated with suggestions for
further studying in related contexts and knowledge
Date: 2024
Publisher: BUSE
Keywords: Bullying; learners
Supervisor: DOCTOR Z. NDEMO