Research Article
The Role of Personality Traits in Predicting School Bullying among Adolescents
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.2-11-2024.2354604, author={Mima Afifah Fajria Bawole and Ghina Rifkiya and Tina Hayati Dahlan}, title={The Role of Personality Traits in Predicting School Bullying among Adolescents}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Psychology and Health Issues, ICoPHI 2024, 2 November 2024, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICOPHI}, year={2025}, month={2}, keywords={adolescent; bullying; school bullying; five-factor model of personality}, doi={10.4108/eai.2-11-2024.2354604} }- Mima Afifah Fajria Bawole
Ghina Rifkiya
Tina Hayati Dahlan
Year: 2025
The Role of Personality Traits in Predicting School Bullying among Adolescents
ICOPHI
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.2-11-2024.2354604
Abstract
Bullying, a recurring aggressive behavior, is a prevalent phenomenon in schools. This study investigates the correlation between bullying behavior—both victimization and perpetration—and personality traits. Online surveys were administered to middle and high school students in West Java, Indonesia, using adapted Indonesian versions of the Forms of Bullying Scales (FBS) and the Five-Factor Personality Inventory (FFPI). A total of 792 respondents, including 244 boys and 548 girls aged 11 to 19, participated in the study. The research results indicate that not all personality traits predict bullying victimization and perpetration. Agreeableness predicts both bullying victimization and perpetration, while Emotional Stability significantly predicts bullying victimization, and Autonomy has a significant prediction on bullying perpetration. These findings provide valuable insights into the specific personality traits that contribute to bullying behaviors in adolescence, highlighting the need for targeted interventions, such as social-emotional learning programs and peer support initiatives, to effectively prevent and address bullying in schools.
