The Relationship Between Self-Control and Bullying Behavior Among Eighth-Grade Students

Yohana Yulita Neke Nahak; Enasely Mega Wenyi Rohi; Gracianus Edwin T. P Lejap

doi:10.33487/edumaspul.v10i2.477

The Relationship Between Self-Control and Bullying Behavior Among Eighth-Grade Students

Authors

Yohana Yulita Neke Nahak Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang
Enasely Mega Wenyi Rohi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang
Gracianus Edwin T. P Lejap Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33487/edumaspul.v10i2.477

Keywords:

Self-Control; Bullying Behavior; Students; Correlational Study; Junior High School

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between self-control and bullying behavior among eighth-grade students at UPTD SMP Negeri 16 Kupang in the 2025/2026 academic year. This study employed a quantitative descriptive research method with a correlational design. The population consisted of 164 students, while the sample comprised 42 students (25% of the population), selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using the Product Moment correlation test with the assistance of SPSS Statistics version 26 for Windows. The results showed a significant relationship between self-control and bullying behavior among eighth-grade students at UPTD SMP Negeri 16 Kupang in the 2025/2026 academic year, with a weak level of relationship and a positive direction.

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Published

11.09.2026

How to Cite

Nahak, Y. Y. N., Rohi, E. M. W., & Lejap, G. E. T. P. (2026). The Relationship Between Self-Control and Bullying Behavior Among Eighth-Grade Students. Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan, 10(2), 930–934. https://doi.org/10.33487/edumaspul.v10i2.477