Building bridges, diverging future: The role of empathy training management in preventing bullying in Islamic boarding schools
Abstract
One of the most significant issue in today’s education is bullying, but many studies focused only on the escalation of this problem in public schools or workplaces. A little attention is given to the recent situation of bullying in Islamic boardingschools and the possible program to deal with it. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Empathy Training Management (ETM) programs in reducing bullying incidents within such environments. Employing a qualitative approach, this study utilized purposive sampling to gather data from 64 participants, including students and teachers across two Islamic Boardingschool in East Java, through observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. Preliminary findings indicate that empathy training, encompassing role-playing, guided discussions, and reflective exercises, notably improves interpersonal relations and reduces bullying. Participants reported increased awareness of the emotional impacts of bullying and improved conflict resolution skills. Teachers observed a marked decrease in bullying incidents and enhanced communication among students. This study also underscores the importance of empathy in educational settings and supports the integration of structured empathy training into school curricula to foster a supportive and understanding community.
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Jannah, F., Ni’mah, M., & Hasanah, S. (2023). An analysis of student reading interest in scientific article. Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy, 6(1), 178–184.
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Achmad Fawaid, Rodiatul Hikmah, & Huda, M. . (2025). Building bridges, diverging future: The role of empathy training management in preventing bullying in Islamic boarding schools. HUMANISTIKA : Jurnal Keislaman, 11(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.55210/humanistika.v11i1.1960
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