Journal of Health Sciences & Surveillance System

Relationship between Bullying and Students’ Academic Achievement from the Teacher’s Point of View in Primary Schools

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Noor Salah Shreef
Nuha Saeed Kadhim
Doaa Mohammed Bachi

Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2025.106719.2047
Abstract
Background: Bullying is an international issue that occurs in all types of schools, whether public or private, primary or secondary, urban or rural. It causes fear, lowers academic performance and 
absenteeism, and can even lead to victims taking their own lives. The study’s primary goal was to determine the connection between school bullying and students’ academic performance.
Methods: A quantitative (descriptive cross-sectional) study was conducted at governmental primary schools in Al-Basrah City, Iraq, and the study period extended from December 20, 2023, to March 25, 2024. A purposively selected sample of 275 teachers participated in the study.
Results: The findings demonstrate that bullying was prevalent among elementary school pupils (49.8%). According to teachers, bullying had a significant effect on children’s educational attainment (69.8%). Bullying has a direct correlation with academic performance.
Conclusion: The study examined the relationship between school bullying and academic performance, highlighting a positive correlation between bullying and academic achievement.

Keywords

Academic Success
Bullying
Primary Schools
School Teacher
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Journal of Health Sciences & Surveillance System
Volume 14, Issue 2
Spring 2026
Pages 153-157

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