Prevención del bullying escolar a través de deportes de contacto: revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

School bullying is a global issue that affects the emotional and social well-being of millions of students. The general objective was to analyze the impact of contact sports through a literature review to assess their effectiveness as a strategy for preventing bullying in schools. The research employed a qualitative approach and descriptive scope, using studies published within the last ten years that explored the effectiveness of contact sports as a strategy for preventing school bullying. The main findings show that practicing disciplines such as judo, karate, and jiu-jitsu are associated with a significant reduction in violent attitudes among adolescents. Sports participation, especially in teams, decreases the incidence of bullying, promoting coexistence and reducing victimization. Programs that combine sports activities with educational interventions, workshops, and group dynamics, involving the entire school community (teachers, students, and families), have proven to be effective. In addition, community social boxing, complemented by psychosocial and educational support, has shown improvements in living conditions and a reduction in social vulnerability. In conclusion, regular and supervised practice of contact sports in an educational setting helps reduce aggressive behavior and promote crucial social skills such as self-control, respect, empathy, and peaceful conflict resolution. Far from promoting aggression, these sports channel young people’s energy in a positive way, creating a safer, more inclusive, and collaborative school environment. Keywords: bullying, contact sports, schoolchildren, harassment