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Peer Support System and School Climate Management: A Strategic Approach to Building an Anti-Bullying Culture Muh. Amar; Andi Kasmawati; Mustaring Mustaring; Najamuddin Najamuddin; Bakhtiar Bakhtiar; Fitriani. K
Asian Journal of Management Analytics Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January 2026
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajma.v5i1.15967

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This study examines the strategic role of peer support systems and school climate management in fostering an anti-bullying culture in secondary schools in Jeneponto, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis involving teachers, principals, and students. The findings reveal that bullying is deeply rooted in patriarchal social structures and reinforced by weak school climate management. Peer support Systems function as informal yet effective emotional networks that promote empathy and Solidarity among students. However, the absence of institutionalized mechanisms limits Their sustainability. The study suggests Integrating peer-based interventions        with Inclusive school climate management to establish a participatory, equitable, and gender-responsive education system.
The Influence of Empathy, School Climate, and Peer Support on Anti-Bullying Behavior among High School Students in Jeneponto Regency Muh Amar; Andi Kasmawati; Mustaring Mustaring; Bakhtiar Bakhtiar; Najamuddin Najamuddin
GUIDENA: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, Psikologi, Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/gdn.v16i1.15787

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Bullying is a serious problem in educational settings that negatively affects students’ psychological and social well-being. Anti-bullying behavior is influenced by various psychological and social factors, including empathy, school climate, and peer support. This study aimed to analyze the effects of empathy, school climate, and peer support on anti-bullying behavior among public senior high school students in Jeneponto Regency. This study employed a quantitative approach using multiple linear regression analysis. The sample consisted of 109 students selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected using Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. The results showed that empathy had a positive and significant effect on anti-bullying behavior (B = 0.166; t = 2.235; p = 0.028), school climate also had a positive and significant effect (B = 0.206; t = 2.349; p = 0.021), and peer support had a positive and significant effect and was identified as the most dominant predictor (B = 0.641; t = 7.571; p < 0.001). Simultaneously, empathy, school climate, and peer support significantly influenced anti-bullying behavior (F = 176.922; p < 0.001), with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.835, indicating that these variables explained 83.5% of the variance in students’ anti-bullying behavior. These findings indicate that anti-bullying behavior is influenced by the interaction between individual psychological factors and social environmental factors. This study highlights the importance of strengthening empathy, fostering a positive school climate, and enhancing peer support in promoting anti-bullying behavior among students.