Dampak Ijime “Ōtsu 2011” terhadap Psikologis Korban

Abstract

The 2011 bullying case in Ōtsu involved a junior high school student who suffered prolonged harassment, ultimately leading to a tragic suicide. This study aims to analyze the psychological impact experienced by the victim and evaluate the school’s response. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, this study using a case study approach to analyze data from official investigation reports and previous research. To understand the victim’s psychological condition, this study applies the Stress and Coping Theory. The results reveal that the victim experienced chronic anxiety, despair, and social isolation. Due to insufficient support from the school, the victim was unable to implement appropriate coping strategies, which led to a deterioration in their psychological condition. The findings indicate that when schools fail to respond adequately to bullying, the psychological harm to victims may become more severe. Therefore, this study recommends strengthening psychological support systems in schools and enforcing stricter anti-bullying measures.