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Title: Higher Education Students' Bullying Victimization Experiences
Language: English
Authors: Elisa Luukinen (ORCID 0000-0003-2306-9919)
Source: International Journal of Research in Education and Science. 2026 12(1):1-19.
Availability: International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. e-mail: ijresoffice@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijres.net/index.php/ijres
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: College Students, Victims, Bullying, Student Experience, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries, College Environment, Antisocial Behavior, Individual Characteristics, Emotional Response, Coping
Geographic Terms: Finland
ISSN: 2148-9955
Abstract: Bullying is a destructive social phenomenon that, contrary to common perception, is not only a problem in childhood and adolescence but affects all age groups and communities. This study concentrates on the experience of being a victim of bullying during higher education studies, aiming to describe the victimization process from start to finish. The research question is: How is the phenomenon of bullying of higher education students described by victims? To answer this question, the study analyzes the bullying experiences of 19 participants using a narrative approach. Two datasets were gathered, using an anonymous online questionnaire and interviews. The findings illustrate the multiformity of victims' perceptions and the complexity of the phenomenon. They show that although every experience is unique, they share common factors, especially at the beginning and end of the bullying process; that instead of sticking to official bullying definitions, it is imperative to prioritize the perception of the victim, and that it is important to recognize the multilateral loneliness of victims. Furthermore, the study reflects on possible solutions drawing on the findings and previous research.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1494202
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