Self-Confidence Restoration: Bullying Reduction with a Visual Media-Assisted Persuasive Approach

Abstract

Bullying behavior does not only occur among teenagers or adults. It is heartbreaking when bullying cases also occur in elementary-age children. The negative impact felt by victims of bullying is depression, loss of self-confidence, and even death. This study explores a bullying case that occurred in one of the favorite elementary schools in Aceh, and the efforts made to restore the self-confidence of students who are victims of bullying with video shows and assertive counseling. The research method used was experimental with a single-subject design format. The researcher used observation, interviews, and documentation to collect information. From this study, it was found that a persuasive approach assisted by visual media (video) can improve relationships between problem students. Assertive counseling together with parents and teachers can also stimulate students' self-confidence. The persuasive approach can be done by providing spectacles that are appropriate for elementary school students and accompanied by instilling religious values in students so that they believe that bullying is highly hated and strictly prohibited in Islam. Therefore, students must be taught noble character traits.