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Peer harassment, school connectedness, and academic achievement.

Marla E Eisenberg1, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Cheryl L Perry

  • 1Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, 1300 South Second St., Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA. eisen012@umn.edu

The Journal of School Health
|November 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Peer harassment is common among adolescents, impacting school connectedness and academic achievement. Interventions are needed to prevent mistreatment and support student well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent psychology
  • Educational psychology
  • Sociology of education

Background:

  • Peer harassment is a prevalent issue among adolescents.
  • Understanding its impact on school connectedness and academic achievement is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe peer harassment in a diverse adolescent sample.
  • To explore the relationship between peer harassment, school connectedness, and academic achievement.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data from 4,746 students in grades 7-12 across 31 public schools.
  • Analysis of harassment frequency, school connectedness, and grades.
  • Multivariate analysis controlling for demographic factors.

Main Results:

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  • Most students experience periodic mistreatment; 10-17% report weekly harassment.
  • Girls, Whites, Native Americans, and middle schoolers reported higher rates.
  • Peer harassment negatively correlated with school connectedness and academic achievement.

    • Conclusions:

    • Peer harassment is linked to lower school connectedness and achievement.
    • Interventions targeting peer harassment prevention are warranted.
    • A schoolwide approach with educational and policy components is recommended.