BEHIND THE WALLS OF PESANTREN: A REVIEW OF THE HIDDEN PSYCHOLOGICAL AND ACADEMIC IMPACTS OF BULLYING IN INDONESIA

Authors

  • Umi Muzayanah Doctoral Programme in Education Management, Postgraduate School, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1651-1019
  • Wasino Wasino Postgraduate School, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
  • Sandy Arief Postgraduate School, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
  • Agus Wahyudin Postgraduate School, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8902-0221
  • Aji Sofanudin National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Moch. Lukluil Maknun National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Scientia Inu Kirana RSJ Menur, Surabaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/jati.vol30no2.6

Keywords:

bullying, intimidation, pesantren, psychological impact, academic impact

Abstract

Bullying is still a significant problem in Indonesia, especially in pesantren (Islamic boarding schools), in which hierarchical structures and cultural norms contribute to its prevalence. This study aims to systematically review the psychological and academic impacts of bullying and identify its contributing factors. Using a thematic review approach, this study synthesised findings from 48 scholarly articles across academic databases such as Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Lens, applying rigorous selection criteria and thematic analysis. The findings discover that peer influence, seniority-junior hierarchy, family instability, and cultural acceptance of aggression exacerbate bullying behaviour in pesantren. Additionally, consequences for victims include increased anxiety, depression, social withdrawal, and academic decline, highlighting the need for more effective anti-bullying policies. Despite existing interventions, law enforcement remains inadequate; thus, it requires a more comprehensive, community-inclusive approach that integrates parental involvement, mental health support, and cultural transformation in pesantren. This study also provides critical insights into the underlying mechanisms of bullying in pesantren, emphasising the urgency of developing appropriate policy frameworks and interventions to mitigate bullying.

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Published

2025-12-31