The Relationship between Aggression, Bulling Behavior, Suicidal Ideation and Academic Achievement among University Students

Abstract

Universities are regarded as scientific and intellectual institutions where tools for advancement are created by allowing students to pursue and deepen their knowledge. Bullying in academic institutions is a substantial educational and social issue. It has a detrimental impact on educational events and activities that lowers the academic achievement. The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between aggression, bullying behavior, suicidal ideation, and academic achievement among university students. The sample was comprised of 200 participants (i.e., 100 Males and 100 Females) from the University of Sindh. The age range of the participants was 18 to 25 years. Both genders were given equal representation. Three instruments were used respectively: 1. Aggression scale, 2. Bullying scale, and 3. Beck's suicidal ideation. To analyze the results, a correlation coefficient was used to see the relationship among aggression, bullying, suicidal ideation, and academic achievement, and t-test was used to see the difference in genders. Results indicated that the students who suffered from bullying behavior showed a higher rate of involvement in aggression and suicidal ideation and a lower rate of involvement in academic achievement. The Descriptive Statistics show that males have higher scores on the Aggression and Bullying scale, whereas comparatively, females have higher scores on Suicidal Ideation and Academic Achievement. Results also indicated that Males are much more involved in bullying as compared to females. This study must be applied in universities and other government and private institutions with the help of University authorities, various organizations, and agencies. Also, Psychotherapy and counseling is suggested and other healthy activities should be carried out to help increase students' psychological and physical positive behavior.