ANTI-BULLYING ACT IMPLEMENTATION IN

DAVAO CITY: AN ASSESSMENT

By: Imee Lou S. Aswe

 Statement of the Problem
1. What is the profile of the respondents, in terms of:
1.1 Age
1.2 Gender
1.3 Types of school
1.3.1 Public; and
1.3.2 Private?
2. What are the assessment indices of the Anti-bullying Act, in terms of:
2.1 Knowledge
2.2 Attitude
2.2.1 Advocacy
2.2.2 Satisfaction
2.3 Implementation
2.3.1 Efficiency
2.3.2 Effectiveness; and
2.3.3 Sustainability?
3. What is the significant difference on the level of
assessment of Anti-bullying implementation when
grouped according to the profile of the respondents?
 Findings
Table 1: Distribution of Respondents
Types of School Number of Respondents
Public 250
Private 150

Table 2: Interpretation of Mean Scores

Range of Scale Description Interpretation
Mean
5 4.20 – 5.00 Strongly Agree This means that the statements in the indicator are
remarkably manifested in school.

4 3.40 – 4.19 Agree This means that the statements in the indicator are
manifested in school.

3 2.60 – 3.39 Neutral This means that the statements in the indicator are
somewhat manifested in school.

2 1.80 – 2.59 Disagree This means that the statements in the indicator are
not manifested in school.

1 1.00 – 1.79 Strongly Disagree This means that the statements in the indicator are
not manifested in school at all.
 Table 3: Age Distribution of the Respondents
Age Frequency Percent (%)
20-25 101 25.25
26-30 83 20.75
31-40 116 29
41-45 34 8.5
46+ 66 16.5
Total 400 100

Table 4: Sex Distribution of the Respondents

Sex Frequency Percent (%)
Female 290 72.5
Male 110 27.5
Total 400 100

Table 5: Distribution of the Respondents According to the Types of School

Types of School Frequency Percent (%)
Public 250 62.5
Private 150 37.5
Total 400 100
Table 6: Assessment Level of the Anti-bullying Act in terms of Knowledge
Statements Mean Description Interpretation
1. I am aware of the Anti-Bullying 4.76 Strongly This means that the teachers
Law and its implementation in my Agree manifested remarkable knowledge with
school. the policy.
2. I am aware of my responsibility as 4.68 Strongly This means that the teachers
an implementer of the policy. Agree manifested remarkable knowledge with
the policy.
3. I am aware of the types of bullying 4.59 Strongly This means that the teachers
present in a school setting. Agree manifested remarkable knowledge with
the policy.
4. I am knowledgeable enough to 4.24 Strongly This means that the teachers
intervene in bullying incidents. Agree manifested remarkable knowledge with
the policy.
5. I am knowledgeable on how to 4.24 Strongly This means that the teachers
properly address bullying incidents Agree manifested remarkable knowledge with
in school. the policy.
Overall Mean 4.50 Strongly This means that the teachers
Agree manifested remarkable knowledge with
the policy.

Legend: 4.20-5.00 – Strongly Agree 1.80-2.59 -- Disagree

3.40-4.19 – Agree 1.00-1.79 – Strongly Disagree
2.60-3.39 -- Neutral
 Table 7: Assessment Level of the Anti-bullying Act in terms of Advocacy
Statements Mean Description Interpretation
1. I encourage my co-workers and 4.5 Strongly This means that the teachers
students in campaigning for Anti- Agree manifested remarkable advocacy
Bullying policy in school grounds. with the policy.

2. I take stand and pledge to my 4.68 Strongly This means that the teachers
students that I will not tolerate any Agree manifested remarkable advocacy
bullying. with the policy.
3. I make an effort to patrol the areas 4.11 Agree This means that the teachers
that is prone to bullying. manifested advocacy with the
policy.
4. I encourage my students to report 4.59 Strongly This means that the teachers
bullying and get their input on how to Agree manifested remarkable advocacy
best stop it. with the policy.
5. I urge the parents of my students to 4.4 Strongly This means that the teachers
participate in a meeting or Agree manifested remarkable advocacy
conference about anti-bullying with the policy.
Overall Mean 4.46 Strongly This means that the teachers
Agree manifested remarkable advocacy
with the policy.

Legend: 4.20-5.00 – Strongly Agree 1.80-2.59 -- Disagree

3.40-4.19 – Agree 1.00-1.79 – Strongly Disagree
2.60-3.39 -- Neutral
Table 8: Assessment Level of the Anti-bullying Act in terms of Satisfaction
Statements Mean Description Interpretation
1. I am pleased with the 4.37 Strongly Agree This means that the teachers
implementation of Anti-bullying manifested remarkable satisfaction
Policy in school. with the policy.
2. I am pleased on how the school 4.28 Strongly Agree This means that the teachers
administration takes action to manifested remarkable satisfaction
reported bullying incidents. with the policy.
3. I believe that the Anti-bullying Policy 4.2 Strongly Agree This means that the teachers
in school is sufficient in addressing manifested remarkable satisfaction
bullying incidents. with the policy.
4. I am not agitated to intervene in a 4.06 Agree This means that the teachers
bullying situation. manifested satisfaction with the
policy.
5. I intervene according to the Anti- 4.2 Strongly Agree This means that the teachers
bullying policy we have in school. manifested remarkable satisfaction
with the policy.
Overall Mean 4.22 Strongly Agree This means that the teachers
manifested remarkable satisfaction
with the policy.

Legend: 4.20-5.00 – Strongly Agree 1.80-2.59 -- Disagree

3.40-4.19 – Agree 1.00-1.79 – Strongly Disagree
2.60-3.39 -- Neutral
Table 9: Assessment Level of the Anti-bullying Act in terms of Efficiency
Statements Mean Description Interpretation
1. All school employees are trained on 3.86 Agree This means that the
bullying prevention strategies and implementer of the policy
integrating bullying awareness into manifested being efficient.
classroom settings and curricula.
2. A Child Protection Committee exists in 4.17 Agree This means that the
my school to address the cases of implementer of the policy
bullying and to protect the students’ manifested being efficient.
rights.
3. The school provides counseling 4.31 Strongly Agree This means that the
services to students who are involved implementer of the policy
in the bullying incident. manifested remarkable
efficiency.
4. There is collaboration with the 4.22 Strongly Agree This means that the
students’ parents for them to know implementer of the policy
their child’s maladaptive behavior. manifested remarkable
efficiency.
5. There is a buddy-system for bullied 3.86 Agree This means that the
victims to ensure their protection and implementer of the policy
safety. manifested being efficient.
Overall Mean 4.08 Agree This means that the
implementer of the policy
manifested being efficient.
Legend: 4.20-5.00 – Strongly Agree 1.80-2.59 -- Disagree
3.40-4.19 – Agree 1.00-1.79 – Strongly Disagree
2.60-3.39 -- Neutral
Table 10: Assessment Level of the Anti-bullying Act in terms of Effectiveness
Statements Mean Description Interpretation
1. The Anti-bullying policy in school 4.31 Strongly Agree This means that the
promotes positive behavioral implementation of the policy
expectation and discourages manifested remarkable
aggressive behaviors. effectiveness.
2. The students feel that the school is a 4.32 Strongly Agree This means that the
safe teaching-learning institution. implementation of the policy
manifested remarkable
effectiveness.
3. The rate of bullying incidents in 4.14 Agree This means that the
school is low and manageable. implementation of the policy
manifested effectiveness.
4. The school promotes friendly 4.4 Strongly Agree This means that the
environment for all. implementation of the policy
manifested remarkable
effectiveness.
5. The Anti-Bullying policy in school 4.26 Strongly Agree This means that the
reduces bullying behavior. implementation of the policy
manifested remarkable
effectiveness.
Overall Mean 4.29 Strongly Agree This means that the
implementation of the policy
manifested remarkable
effectiveness.
Legend: 4.20-5.00 – Strongly Agree 1.80-2.59 -- Disagree
3.40-4.19 – Agree 1.00-1.79 – Strongly Disagree
2.60-3.39 -- Neutral
Table 11: Assessment Level of the Anti-bullying Act in terms of Sustainability
Statements Mean Description Interpretation
1. There is a conduct of awareness- 4.12 Agree This means that the
raising programs with school implementation of the policy
stakeholders in preventing and manifested being sustainable.
addressing bullying.
2. Anti-bullying efforts are continuously 4.22 Strongly Agree This means that the
monitored, adjusted and customized implementation of the policy
to address the issues in my school. manifested remarkably
sustainable.
3. There is a continuous counseling for 4.18 Agree This means that the
students who are involved in implementation of the policy
bullying incidents. manifested being sustainable.
4. A conduct of annual school climate 3.94 Agree This means that the
survey and assessment of the implementation of the policy
existing school climate are manifested being sustainable.
practiced.
5. There is an annual training for all 3.83 Agree This means that the
school employees on how to implementation of the policy
properly respond to bullying manifested being sustainable.
incidents.
Overall Mean 4.06 Agree This means that the
implementation of the policy
manifested being sustainable.
Legend: 4.20-5.00 – Strongly Agree 1.80-2.59 -- Disagree
3.40-4.19 – Agree 1.00-1.79 – Strongly Disagree
2.60-3.39 -- Neutral
Table 12: Summary of the Assessment Indices of the Anti-bullying Policy
Indicators Mean Description Interpretation
Knowledge 4.50 Strongly Agree This means that the statements in the
indicator are remarkably manifested in
school.
Advocacy 4.46 Strongly Agree This means that the statements in the
indicator are remarkably manifested in
school.
Satisfaction 4.22 Strongly Agree This means that the statements in the
indicator are remarkably manifested in
school.
Efficiency 4.08 Agree This means that the statements in the
indicator are manifested in school.
Effectiveness 4.29 Strongly Agree This means that the statements in the
indicator are remarkably manifested in
school.
Sustainability 4.06 Agree This means that the statements in the
indicator are manifested in school.
Overall Mean 4.27 Strongly Agree This means that the statements in the
indicator are remarkably manifested in
school.

Legend: 4.20-5.00 – Strongly Agree 1.80-2.59 -- Disagree

3.40-4.19 – Agree 1.00-1.79 – Strongly Disagree
2.60-3.39 -- Neutral
Table 13: Significant Difference on the Assessment Level of the
Anti-bullying Act According to Gender
t df p Decision
Overall 1.38 398 0.17 Accept Ho1

Table 14: Significant Difference on the Assessment Level of the

Anti-bullying Act According to Types of School
t df P Decision
Overall -0.45 398 0.65 Accept Ho1

Table 15: Significant Difference on the Assessment Level of the

Anti-bullying Act According to Age
Sum of Mean
Square df Squar F P Decision
s e
Age 0.31 4 0.08 Accept
0.34 0.85
Residual 92.38 395 0.23 Ho1
 Conclusions
Based on the analyses and findings of this study, the following
conclusions were derived:

1. Majority of the respondents aged 31 to 40 years old, female,

mostly found in public secondary schools in Davao City.

2. The assessment level of the Anti-bullying Act was perceived by

private and public secondary school teachers as strongly agree.

3. The assessment level of Anti-bullying Act yielded the same result

when grouped according to age, gender and types of school.
 Recommendations
Based on the above findings and conclusions, some recommendations
were suggested.

1. Teachers should be familiar with the school’s definition of bullying, bullying

prevention policies and the code of conduct to ensure that the same policy
is being enforced throughout the school.

2. If available, attend a bullying training prevention program to learn more

about bullying and to know the obligation as a teacher related to this issue.

3. Educate students on certain issues related to bullying and insure close

supervision to places where most bullying occurs.

4. Involve parents of both bullies and victims in the process to reinforce what is
needed to be helped for a change to the behavior of their child.

5. Future researchers are encouraged to do a study about the topic in another

locale to confirm and compare the findings.