Student Bullying Behavior in Thailand through a Criminological Perspective

Abstract

             The research of bullying behavior of students in Thailand through a criminology perspective aims to study of bullying behavior from different perspectives on social bond theory and differential association theory. These are considered as criminological theories that relate the youth deviance behavior. Although bullying behavior is currently not an illegal act, deviant behavior can turn into criminal behavior without research study in all aspects along with the lack of apparent prevention guidelines. Therefore, this study is specific to the criminology perspective and focuses on relevant criminological theories by conducting a qualitative research study, in-depth interviews with 3 key informants, psychologists, academics on bullying behavior. and criminologist. The results showed that bullying behaviors are related to these two criminological theories which can be explained in terms of the causes and the social bond that are the main social institutions of great importance for children and young people If children and youth are highly socially engaged, they are less likely to exhibit deviant or criminal behavior, but those with low levels of social bonding or less social bonding tend to be highly deviant. In addition, if there is an association with friends who have bullying habits or behavior earlier, this will result in behavior learning and lead to their own behaviors. From the results of the study, it can lead to a preventive approach in the future.