Bullying in Universities: A Qualitative Analysis of the Lived Experiences of Students with Special Needs

  • Sehrish MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  • Dr. Yaar Muhammad Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  • Dr. Faisal Anis Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
Keywords: Lived Experiences; Bullying; Inclusive Universities; Students with Special Needs; Qualitative Research; Purposive Sampling; Thematic Analysis

Abstract

Bullying has been known as an extensive, persistent, and severe problem in educational institutions across the globe. Despite the research studies on bullying in recent years, most of the research directly focused on its multiple slants and characteristics among students without special needs (SN). Besides, few research studies are known about bullying in universities and its dimensions in the population of students with SN receiving support provision. In light of the above, the present study explored the students’ lived experiences related to bullying and victimization getting an education in universities with peers without SN. The sample of this phenomenological study consisted of 10 participants with SN attending university education. Semi-structured interviews were used as a research method for data collection. All participants shared negative experiences of bullying in universities while studying with students without SN.

Published
2021-03-10