Outcome of Bullying on Academic Performance: A Quantitative Analysis of Bullying in Higher Education

Abstract

This research focuses on how bullying impacts academic performance for university students in Pakistan. Data was collected using an online survey among 711 university students. Regression analysis was performed to analyze the relationships between different forms of bullying and academic performance. The results showed that bullying negatively impacts academic performance and is highly correlated with psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. Of all types of bullying, cyber-bullying turns out to be the most prevalent form. This research provides important information about the problem of bullying among students in Pakistani universities.