The Role of Family Support in Mitigating the Psychological Effects of Bullying Among School-Age Children

Authors:

Veer Bhushan Kalra

Pages: 1-2

Abstract:

Bullying is a pervasive issue affecting students’ psychological health, academic engagement, and self-concept. While numerous studies emphasize school-based interventions, the role of family as a protective factor in a child’s recovery process is often underexplored. This paper investigates how emotional and structural support from families-particularly parental empathy, reassurance, and advocacy-helps mitigate the negative impact of bullying. Using a small-scale mixed-method approach that incorporated the Self-Concept Questionnaire (SCQ) and qualitative interviews, the study found that children with strong family support systems exhibited higher levels of resilience, academic motivation, and moral integrity compared to those with weaker familial bonds. The findings reinforce that recovery from bullying is not an isolated psychological process but a collaborative effort involving children, families, and educational institutions