WHY MUDI?

Peer bullying is a widespread problem in many communities across Europe (Furniss, 2000). In addition, one in three children in Europe is bullied on a regular basis (Piskin, 2010). No student should have to worry about being harassed or humiliated on the way to school and no parent should have to worry that something will happen to their child (Olweus, 1997). Because the need to be safe in relationships is a basic human right and every young person has the right to be protected and rescued from bullying (Craig, 2007). 

In this context, when the basic psychological needs (emotional accessibility) of adolescents prone to bullying are not met, these adolescents tend towards various aggressive behaviours (Deci, 2000). One of the responsibilities of the family for a growing child is to respond to the needs of the child at every developmental stage (Walczak, 2004). Therefore, emotional accessibility to parents is important. Studies have shown that children who lack emotional accessibility are prone to peer bullying and inflict violence on their peers (Onde 2018). 

In the context of the data obtained, serious strategic planning and teamwork are required to create a healthy school climate. Teachers and parents need to take active responsibility for breaking this negative perception in educational environments and changing the accompanying social policies. 

In this context, the main reasons that make MUDI necessary are national, EU policies and the lack of multidisciplinary (Psychology, Education, Parent education) studies. For these reasons, there is a need for a comprehensive educational programme that goes to the root of the problem. For this reason, the MUDI project is coordinated by Italy (IISELP: Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Einstein De Lorenzo Potenza) in cooperation with 2 NGOs (Netherlands, France) 1 University (Romania) and 4 schools (Turkey, North Macedonia, Turkey, Poland).