2020 Transformative Learning Conference

An introduction to the roots of TL learning theory and contemporary conceptualizations of TL

Bullying and entitlement grows increasingly present in academic settings. Students and teachers alike face various forms of aggressions due to perpetration by peers. Because of the prevalence of this issue in society, our study aims to determine what factors may play a role in bullying, victimization, and entitlement in college age students. Our sample focuses on college students currently enrolled at UCO. Gender, ethnicity, age, and socioeconomic factors are only a few of the demographics we will be collecting for this diverse population in order to better understand bullying. Further, we will assess emotional intelligence, BIS/BAS, and narcissism as potential determinants of this social issue.
By doing this research, we aim to develop our ability to lead and impact others. Communicating, relegating, and organizing tasks will foster a greater sense of leadership through the independence of this project. Researching bullying in an academic setting allows us to address a major health concern in society today. Previous research suggests significant connections between bullying/victimization and mental health. We hope that by conducting research to understand this association more clearly, we might utilize this knowledge of mental health to engage the community to address bullying head-on. Our research aims to determine certain demographic factors in bullying/victimization, including ethnicity, gender, and first-generation college student. Understanding what aspects of our diverse environment might make an individual more/less likely to be perpetrated against enables us to address the complexity of our culture and foster communication between people through presentation and exhibition of our study.