The national conference entitled “The Phenomenon of Bullying in Algerian Society: Causes, Effects, and Solutions” commenced on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the University Centre of Maghnia. Organized by the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, the event was held in the late Professor Mourad Naoum Conference Hall.
The conference was officially opened by the Director of the University Centre, Professor Dr. Riadh Kadri, accompanied by Dr. Djamila Ben Hamel, Director of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Dr. Amal Chouikhi, Chair of the Conference. The event attracted a significant number of participating professors, researchers, and students.
The speakers highlighted the central issue addressed by the conference: the growing local and international concern surrounding bullying. They examined this serious social problem, which affects people across different age groups and has negative consequences for individuals’ psychological and social well-being, as well as for society as a whole.
The presentations on the first day focused on the conference’s primary objective: defining bullying and examining its psychological, behavioural, and social effects on victims.
The scientific sessions addressed the first two main themes of the conference:
Theme 1: Conceptual Frameworks of Bullying — Presentations explored definitions and theoretical approaches to understanding the phenomenon.
Theme 2: Different Forms of Bullying — Discussions covered family bullying, school bullying, cyberbullying, institutional bullying, and bullying targeting people with disabilities.
The first day concluded with an emphasis on the need for researchers and specialists to work together to develop practical recommendations to combat bullying and provide psychological and social support for its victims.
The national conference continued on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with a second day of valuable academic presentations. All interested participants were warmly welcomed.
