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CMY3708 ASSIGNMENT 1 FOR 2ND SEMESTER 2025
FOR SEMESTER 1 2025
SEMESTER 2
ASSIGNMENT 1
UNIQUE NUMBER: 877397
DUE DATE: 17 August 2025 at 20:0
FEND TUTORIALS
, Introduction
Case study research is a widely used qualitative research method that provides an in-
depth, contextualised understanding of a specific phenomenon within its real-life setting.
In the context of the incident at Thabela High School in Botha’s Hill, Durban, where a
bullying video went viral, case study research offers a suitable method to explore the
nature and causes of school bullying. By focusing on this particular event,
researchers can delve into the social, psychological, and institutional dynamics that
contribute to bullying in schools.
Definition and Purpose of Case Study Research
A case study is a qualitative approach where the researcher explores a bounded
system (a case) over time through detailed, in-depth data collection involving multiple
sources of information such as interviews, observations, documents, and reports. It is
used to understand complex social issues and processes within a specific context.
In this case, the “case” refers to the bullying incident at Thabela High School. The
study would aim to explore not only what occurred, but why it happened, who is
affected, and how institutional responses were formulated and implemented.
Application to the Thabela High School Bullying Case
1. Defining the Case
The case involves a specific event of bullying that took place at Thabela High, captured
in a video and circulated widely on social media. This provides a concrete example
around which the research can be structured. The bounded nature of the case makes it
ideal for qualitative study.
CMY3708 ASSIGNMENT 1 FOR 2ND SEMESTER 2025
FOR SEMESTER 1 2025
SEMESTER 2
ASSIGNMENT 1
UNIQUE NUMBER: 877397
DUE DATE: 17 August 2025 at 20:0
FEND TUTORIALS
, Introduction
Case study research is a widely used qualitative research method that provides an in-
depth, contextualised understanding of a specific phenomenon within its real-life setting.
In the context of the incident at Thabela High School in Botha’s Hill, Durban, where a
bullying video went viral, case study research offers a suitable method to explore the
nature and causes of school bullying. By focusing on this particular event,
researchers can delve into the social, psychological, and institutional dynamics that
contribute to bullying in schools.
Definition and Purpose of Case Study Research
A case study is a qualitative approach where the researcher explores a bounded
system (a case) over time through detailed, in-depth data collection involving multiple
sources of information such as interviews, observations, documents, and reports. It is
used to understand complex social issues and processes within a specific context.
In this case, the “case” refers to the bullying incident at Thabela High School. The
study would aim to explore not only what occurred, but why it happened, who is
affected, and how institutional responses were formulated and implemented.
Application to the Thabela High School Bullying Case
1. Defining the Case
The case involves a specific event of bullying that took place at Thabela High, captured
in a video and circulated widely on social media. This provides a concrete example
around which the research can be structured. The bounded nature of the case makes it
ideal for qualitative study.
