Date of Defense
30-4-2025 4:30 PM
Location
H1-2024
Document Type
Thesis Defense
Degree Name
Master of Education (Educational Leadership)
College
CEDU
Department
Foundations of Education
First Advisor
Dr. Ahmed AlKaabi
Keywords
bullying, victimization, bullying prevention, leadership practices, teacher involvement, mental health, quantitative analysis, educational policy.
Abstract
This thesis investigates the detrimental effects of bullying on students, including impacts on their mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. Addressing this issue necessitates a proactive strategy involving school leaders, teachers, and parents. Data were collected through a questionnaire, with selected items employing a 5-point Likert scale and others utilizing a multiple-choice format. Analysis was conducted using SPSS software, encompassing statistical tests such as descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, t tests, and logistic binary regression. The t test indicated that leadership practices implemented to prevent bullying in both public and private schools were highly effective and statistically significant (p < .05). This research contributes to understanding how school leadership and teacher involvement influence the efficacy of bullying prevention strategies. By incorporating quantitative methodologies, the study provides a comprehensive examination of school policies, bullying awareness initiatives, and reporting systems. Findings highlight the importance of adopting context-specific approaches to bolster bullying prevention efforts within schools. Future research combining qualitative and quantitative analyses may yield deeper insights into real-world challenges encountered in bullying intervention strategies, thereby bridging the gap between policy formulation and practical implementation to ensure anti-bullying programs are effective and culturally relevant.
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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS AND PRACTICES: UNDERSTANDING BULLYING PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG EDUCATIONAL TEACHERS IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UAE
H1-2024
This thesis investigates the detrimental effects of bullying on students, including impacts on their mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. Addressing this issue necessitates a proactive strategy involving school leaders, teachers, and parents. Data were collected through a questionnaire, with selected items employing a 5-point Likert scale and others utilizing a multiple-choice format. Analysis was conducted using SPSS software, encompassing statistical tests such as descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, t tests, and logistic binary regression. The t test indicated that leadership practices implemented to prevent bullying in both public and private schools were highly effective and statistically significant (p < .05). This research contributes to understanding how school leadership and teacher involvement influence the efficacy of bullying prevention strategies. By incorporating quantitative methodologies, the study provides a comprehensive examination of school policies, bullying awareness initiatives, and reporting systems. Findings highlight the importance of adopting context-specific approaches to bolster bullying prevention efforts within schools. Future research combining qualitative and quantitative analyses may yield deeper insights into real-world challenges encountered in bullying intervention strategies, thereby bridging the gap between policy formulation and practical implementation to ensure anti-bullying programs are effective and culturally relevant.