Building bridges, diverging future: The role of empathy training management in preventing bullying in islamic boarding schools

Fawaid, Achmad, Hikmah, Rodiatul and Huda, Miftahul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0196-9262 (2025) Building bridges, diverging future: The role of empathy training management in preventing bullying in islamic boarding schools. Humanistika: Jurnal Keislaman, 11 (1). pp. 1-14. ISSN 2548-4400

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Abstract

One of the most significant issues 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 boarding schools 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 boarding schools 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 integrating structured empathy training into school curricula to foster a supportive, understanding community.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Bullying, empathy training, Islamic boarding schools, qualitative research, school climate
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1301 Education Systems > 130109 Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) 13 EDUCATION > 1303 Specialist Studies In Education > 130304 Educational Administration, Management and Leadership 13 EDUCATION > 1303 Specialist Studies In Education > 130305 Educational Counselling
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of English Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Miftahul Huda
Date Deposited:	09 Feb 2026 13:32

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