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Individual and school predictors of middle school aggression

Authors :
Reis, Janet
Trockel, Mickey
Mulhall, Peter
Source :
Youth & Society. March, 2007, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p322, 26 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Hierarchical linear modeling is used to assess individual student, family, and school predictors of aggression in 111,662 students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Nine measures of problem-solving strategies, quality of family and peer interaction, and perceptions of school climate are analyzed at the individual student level. Eight measures of school climate are included in the analysis at the school level. Aggression is operationalized with student selfreport of the previous 6-month frequency of hitting others, being mean to others, and getting into a fight. At the level of the individual student, measures of problem solving were most strongly predictive of aggression. Inclusion of students in policy and rule processes, cultural sensitivity education, and teaching that emphasizes understanding over memorization were significant predictors of aggression at the school level. The potential for abatement of student aggression across individual and school levels offers opportunities for further testing of interventions for the child and the school. Keywords: middle school aggression,' early adolescent aggression,' predictors of middle school aggression

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0044118X
Volume :
38
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Youth & Society
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.159922783