Impact of school violence and victimization among Higher School students in the region of Murcia

Authors

  • Eugenia Piñero Ruiz Universidad de Murcia
  • Julián Jesús Arense Gonzalo Universidad de Murcia
  • José Juan López Espín Universidad Miguel Hernández (Elche)
  • Alberto Manuel Torres Cantero Universidad de Murcia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/rie.32.1.154251
Keywords: school violence, School victimization, students, High School

Supporting Agencies

  • Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias (FIS 05/2211) y CIBERESP del Instituto de Salud Carlos III (C03/09)

Abstract

The aim of this research study was to analyze school violence and victimization in secondary schools in the Region of Murcia (Spain). Data on the impact of school violence and victimization were collected from a sample of 2,503 students. Half of students had been involved in some episode of violence, and 40% in some episode of victimization. Higher levels of school violence and victimization were found in boys than in girls. The highest levels were reported among 1st grade secondary education students, and there was a decline in higher grades. We did not find any differences in violence or victimization between state and private schools. Foreign students were victims more often. Victimization and school violence are common phenomena and all students are at risk of being victims. A global approach should guide preventive interventions to address these problems.

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Author Biography

Eugenia Piñero Ruiz, Universidad de Murcia

Doctora en Psicología, profesora asociada en el Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación. Psicóloga en el ámbito privado.
Published
31-01-2014
How to Cite
Piñero Ruiz, E., Arense Gonzalo, J. J., López Espín, J. J., & Torres Cantero, A. M. (2014). Impact of school violence and victimization among Higher School students in the region of Murcia. Journal of Educational Research, 32(1), 223–241. https://doi.org/10.6018/rie.32.1.154251
Issue
Vol. 32 No. 1 (2014)
Section
Articles

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