ANALYSIS OF FACTORS CAUSING THE INEFFECTIVENESS OF BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS

Abstract

Bullying in schools remains a serious social problem, posing a risk to the physical and mental health of victims. Although various prevention programs have been implemented, their effectiveness is often limited. Some of the factors causing the low success of the program include the lack of participation of teachers, parents, and students; lack of thorough socialization; limited facilities and resources; weak reporting mechanisms; and a school culture that is not supportive. This study applied a systematic literature observation method to examine the main factors that hinder the success of bullying prevention programs in schools. The results of the analysis revealed that full support from the entire school community, intensive training for educators, regular program evaluations, and parental involvement played a significant role in increasing the effectiveness of the program. In addition, consistency in continuous implementation and supervision is also an important factor for success. Based on these findings, the study recommends a more comprehensive and sustainable prevention strategy, tailored to the needs of students as well as the characteristics of the respective school environment. With this integrated approach, it is hoped that a safer, more inclusive, and free learning environment will be created from violence, thereby supporting the optimal development of students both physically and mentally. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for schools and stakeholders to design more effective and sustainable anti-bullying programs, so that the benefits can be widely felt