CAUSES OF THE PHENOMENON OF BULLYING AND ITS IMPACTS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IN BAMHA VILLAGE OF EL-AYAT DISTRICT, GIZA GOVERNORATE

Abstract

This research aimed to identify the causes of the phenomenon of bullying during Coronavirus pandemic and its impacts from the respondents' point of view, as well as their proposals to overcome it. The research was conducted on 110 respondents. Data were collected through a questionnaire during the May 2020. After that, the data were discharged and analyzed statistically. It was clear from the results that: The most important forms of bullying that respondents were exposed to during the Coronavirus pandemic were: boycott and avoiding dealing, spreading rumors about them, ignoring, and offensive looks. The most important social causes of bullying were: Low awareness and lack of information, the spread of rumors and misinformation, and deficiencies in the socialization process. The most important economic causes were: Living pressures, debts and installments, and low incomes. The most important psychological causes of bullying were: Extreme fear of infection and the unknown, fear of losing work, trying to reduce stress, anxiety and panic. The most important social impacts were: The negative impact of family relations, boycotting social media, and boycotting friends and family. The most important psychological impacts were: depression, anxiety and tension, nervousness and anger, and introversion. The most important health impacts were: loss of appetite, digestive system pains, persistent headache, fatigue and constant physical exhaustion, and sleep disturbances. The most important suggestions to overcome the phenomenon of bullying were: Activating media role in raising awareness and constantly confronting rumors, activating the role of all competent authorities in dealing with family problems, activating the role of mosques and churches in inculcating and spreading moral values, and working to provide job opportunities and improve the living conditions of rural people.