STOP BULLYING EDUCATION FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SEMARANG CITY

Deskripsi

Bullying is a serious problem that continues to occur among adolescents, particularly at the junior high school level. Bullying behavior can take various forms, including physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying, all of which have significant negative impacts on students’ mental health, social interactions, emotional well-being, and academic performance. Victims of bullying are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and decreased school engagement. In Semarang City, the incidence of bullying among adolescents remains relatively high, highlighting the need for comprehensive preventive strategies through promotive and preventive health approaches in school settings. The Piterpan Program implemented by the Maternal and Child Health Division in 2025 was designed as an educational intervention aimed at increasing students’ knowledge and awareness of bullying, its forms, causes, and consequences. This study aimed to analyze the improvement in junior high school students’ knowledge regarding bullying by comparing pre-test and post-test results following the implementation of the Piterpan program. The study employed a quantitative descriptive research design, involving students from several junior high schools in Semarang City. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered before and after the educational sessions. The findings revealed a substantial increase in students’ knowledge after the intervention. Posttest results showed that most