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Dissertation
Students' Perceptions of School Safety: An Examination of Community, School and Individual Factors
2024
Overview
Schools are meant to be safe places for all students, yet this is not always the reality. Creating a safe school climate is important, as safety concerns can negatively affect students through lower attendance, decreased self-confidence, and reduced academic performance. This study investigated the association between students’ perceived school safety and several factors, including peer and adult relationships, community perceived safety and security measures used within a school, while accounting for student, school, and community demographics. The School Crime Supplement (SCS), which is part of National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), provided data on students aged 12 to 18 years old who were enrolled in public and private schools during the 2019 school year. Results indicated that student perceptions of community safety in the neighborhood surrounding their school, supportive adult and peer relationships, and the presence of cameras and locked entrances/exits were significantly related to participants’ perceived school safety. Moreover, female participants, participants identifying as Black, Hispanic or multiple races, those exposed to more crime in their neighborhood, and participants in lower SES schools were more likely to perceive their schools as unsafe. However, some factors that are frequently discussed in the context of school safety, including perceived safety in participants’ home neighborhood and the security measures of metal detectors, hallway supervision, and the presence of police or security officers did not significantly impact participants’ perceived school safety. Implications for practice, future research directions, and limitations are discussed.
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
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ISBN
9798346874270
