• AQIFA ZOHARA
• Evangeline Supriya

Bullying is a persistent social and interpersonal problem that can affect emotional well-being, self-esteem, and the sense of safety of individuals. The present study attempts to study public awareness and perceptions regarding bullying and its psychological effects. A descriptive survey design was used with 100 respondents from the general public of Mangalore City. Data were collected through a 22-item Google Form and summarized using Microsoft Excel using percentages, tables, pie charts, and bar graphs. Respondents were predominantly young adults, females, and undergraduate students. Verbal bullying was commonly identified, while depression, low self-esteem, shame or humiliation, fear, and anger/frustration were reported as perceived emotional consequences. Most respondents considered seeking support important, believed therapy could be valuable, and supported greater education about psychological effects. At the same time, many expressed concerns about institutional reporting environments and awareness of anti-bullying policies. The findings indicate a perceived need for prevention, education, confidential reporting, psychological support, and coordinated involvement of families, institutions, workplaces, and communities.

bullying, psychological effects, public awareness, depression, self-esteem, well-being, Mangalore

"BULLYING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING AMONG YOUTH IN MANGALORE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no.d224-d228, September-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609325.pdf

"BULLYING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING AMONG YOUTH IN MANGALORE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no. ppd224-d228, September-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609325.pdf