Essence of Bullying: Behavioural Characteristics, Bullying Circle, Anti-Bullying Laws
Keywords:
Aggressive Behaviour, Anti-Bullying, Anti-Bullying Laws, Bullying, Bullying CircleAbstract
Bullying is formed by various components. The manifestation of bullying is not just simply exhibited through the act of teasing or verbal ridicule but along with other factors that continue to motivate the aggravation of bullying behavior and practices. Bullying is a type of aggressive behaviour that can lead to other violences which can affect bullying circles and society as a whole. Therefore this research finds that it is of significant importance to promote a clear understanding of bullying in Thailand. Hence, this article/ paper aims to study the fundamental concepts of bullying and its importance, while taking into consideration the specimens of different countries where anti-bullying laws and policies are currently implemented to alleviate and decrease bullying behavior. Bullying can be defined as aggressive behaviour which exposes other parties to hurt and harm with intention and repetition through verbal and physical actions, social bullying, and cyberbullying. A significant factor that perpetuates to reinforce bullying is the existence of bullying circles associated with the acts. Due to the increasing frequency and severity of bullying, many countries place emphasis on anti-bullying laws with strong support from the government, private sectors, universities, and schools. Various countries promote and apply the anti-bullying programmes, whereby through these programmes they have established anti-bullying laws to punish those that performed bullies. These countries include Philippines, Japan, South Korea, the USA, and EU member states. In the case of Thailand, as of the time of this research, there is no specific law for bullying, except for the application of human right laws to control those unbecoming behaviour.
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