Bullying in the Elementary and Middle School Levels

Bullying can be defined as deliberately hurting someone emotionally or physically. Although bullying is a serious issue, at times, it is instigated by overprotective parents or the lack of resiliency in students. This research study, using pre-tests, a PowerPoint presentation and a book on bullying, and post-tests, was conducted in order to determine whether or not a presentation on bullying could educate students about bullying and assist in preventing it in the future. Findings indicate that an educational presentation on bullying did educate elementary school students on bullying (p\u3c.05) but did not educate middle school students (p\u3e.05). Findings also indicate that a presentation on bullying does not prevent bullying in the future (p\u3e.05)