The Role of the Social Worker in Reducing School Bullying: Causes, Effects, and Professional Intervention

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This study aimed to explore the school social worker's perspective on the problem of school bullying, including its causes, resulting psychological and social effects, and the educational measures adopted to reduce its prevalence in the school environment. The study adopted the analytical desk research methodology, analyzing relevant literature, theories, and previous studies on the phenomenon. Findings indicated the widespread prevalence of bullying in international and local schools, with multiple contributing factors, including family factors (such as domestic violence and parental conflict), personal reasons (such as boredom or anxiety), school and psychological factors, and those related to media and technology. The study also highlighted the negative effects of bullying on the victim (such as anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, and poor academic achievement) , and on the bully (such as addiction and involvement in criminal acts). The study concluded that the social worker views bullying as a product of interacting biological, psychological, and environmental factors. It proposed therapeutic and preventive measures focusing on individual and group counseling, talent development, and involving students in sports and social activities as aftercare programs to reduce and modify bullying behavior