Exploring the influence of closed-circuit television in preventing bullying behaviour at a selected School in KwaZulu-Natal: A Case Study

South African schools have been experiencing an increase in bullying behaviour (BB) incidents. One school in Northern KwaZulu-Natal installed closed-circuit televisions throughout the entire school as a preventive measure. Previous studies have proved that both learner-learner and teacher-targeted b...

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Main Author: Sumeshni Govender
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Published: Global Association of Educational and Research in Psychology 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://pubs.ufs.ac.za/index.php/ijspsy/article/view/1794
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description South African schools have been experiencing an increase in bullying behaviour (BB) incidents. One school in Northern KwaZulu-Natal installed closed-circuit televisions throughout the entire school as a preventive measure. Previous studies have proved that both learner-learner and teacher-targeted bullying is a serious challenge and needs immediate intervention in schools locally and globally. This study explored how the influence of closed-circuit televisions can prevent bullying behaviour in a school in the King Cetshwayo district in KwaZulu-Natal. It applied a qualitative, descriptive research design, interpretive research paradigm, and exploratory approach. Nine participants were purposively sampled, including one principal, two deputy principals, one head of department, four teachers, and one school governing body member. Thematic findings revealed that the influence of closed-circuit televisions could prevent learner and teacher-targeted bullying behaviour and improve the effectiveness of preventative behaviour in the classroom, playground, and corridors. However, teacher participants suggested including stakeholders (parents, social workers, and SAPS) involvement in mainstream school visits. In South Africa, with the Protection of Personal Information Act (Republic of South Africa, 2013), the need for permission before data collection becomes a more fundamental issue.
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Exploring the influence of closed-circuit television in preventing bullying behaviour at a selected School in KwaZulu-Natal: A Case Study
International Journal of Studies in Psychology
bullying behaviours
close circuit television
learner bullying
preventative behaviours
teacher-targeted bullying
title Exploring the influence of closed-circuit television in preventing bullying behaviour at a selected School in KwaZulu-Natal: A Case Study
title_full Exploring the influence of closed-circuit television in preventing bullying behaviour at a selected School in KwaZulu-Natal: A Case Study
title_fullStr Exploring the influence of closed-circuit television in preventing bullying behaviour at a selected School in KwaZulu-Natal: A Case Study
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the influence of closed-circuit television in preventing bullying behaviour at a selected School in KwaZulu-Natal: A Case Study
title_short Exploring the influence of closed-circuit television in preventing bullying behaviour at a selected School in KwaZulu-Natal: A Case Study
title_sort exploring the influence of closed circuit television in preventing bullying behaviour at a selected school in kwazulu natal a case study
topic bullying behaviours
close circuit television
learner bullying
preventative behaviours
teacher-targeted bullying
url https://pubs.ufs.ac.za/index.php/ijspsy/article/view/1794
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