Associations Between Exposure to School Violence and Weapon Carrying at School

Lowry, Richard; Parker, Elizabeth M.; Ratto, Jeffrey; Krause, Karl‐Heinz; Hertz, Marci

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2023.03.007

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“…The incidents highlighted in the comments indicate that learners who feel physically challenged in physical fights resort to weapons, potentially influenced by the perceived power associated with such acts. Lowry et al (2023) conducted a study on school violence and found that the use of weapons in school settings is a learned response to resolve conflicts. The possession of weapons by the learners not only promotes the use of prohibited weapons in school settings but also reinforces the idea that weapons can be instrumental in solving conflicts.…”

Section: Physical Fighting Verbal Abuse and Bullyingmentioning

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Preventative Strategies to Curb School Violence: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Hhohho District of Eswatini, Mbabane

Sibisi,

Mpofu

2024

Social Sciences

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The violence occurring in schools is a concerning phenomenon with pervasive implications for learners, teachers, and communities. Its impact culminates in fear, stress, and a reduced sense of safety among learners and teachers. Its consequences extend beyond physical harm, thus affecting an individual’s mental well-being. This study provides a precis of the comprehensive nature of school violence and preventative strategies meant to curb this phenomenon. This study employed a case study design located within the interpretative paradigm. A qualitative approach was used to delve into the perceptions of learners and educators on the nature of school violence and measures that could be adopted to prevent it. Thirty (n = 30) participants involving ten learners (n = 10), ten parents (n = 10), and ten educators (n = 10) were purposively sampled. Ten learners participated in focus-group discussions, with five learners representing each school located in Mbabane, Eswatini (Imbabane Central and Mater Dolorosa High Schools). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 teachers and 10 parents (5 parents and 5 teachers from each school). A lack of effective methods of disciplining learners was identified as a cause of bullying and aggressive behaviours among learners. The findings reflect that violence is deeply rooted in harmful social norms, with corporal punishment being widely advocated by the participants. The findings indicate a crucial need for adopting an integrated and collaborative approach to the development and implementation of effective preventative measures.

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Preventative Strategies to Curb School Violence: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Hhohho District of Eswatini, Mbabane

Sibisi,

Mpofu

2024

Social Sciences

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“…Gun carrying among adolescents can endanger adolescents’ safety and impact learning outcomes ( Docherty, Sweeten et al, 2020 ; Mukherjee et al, 2022 ). Yet, few studies have focused on examining factors associated with gun carrying among adolescents, drawing on nationally representative samples, partly due to the fact that the prevalence of gun carrying among adolescents is low relative to other weapons (Gunn III & Boxer, 2022; Kann et al, 2018 ), and gun carrying is often times combined with other weapons such as knives or clubs ( Lowry et al, 2023 ; Pham et al, 2017 ). It is important to identify factors associated with gun carrying among adolescents.…”

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Exposure to Neighborhood Violence and Gun Carrying Among Adolescents in the United States: Findings From A Population-Based Study

Baiden,

Park,

LaBrenz

et al. 2024

J Interpers Violence

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Although studies have investigated and found an association between victimization and weapon carrying, few studies have examined the association between exposure to neighborhood violence (NV) and gun carrying among adolescents. The objective of this study was to examine the cross-sectional association between exposure to NV and gun carrying among adolescents. Data for this study came from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. An analytic sample of 17,033 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years old (51.7% male) was analyzed using logistic regression with complementary log-log link function. The outcome variable investigated in this study is gun carrying and was measured as a binary variable, whereas the main explanatory variable examined in this study was exposure to NV, which was also measured as a binary variable. Of the 17,033 adolescents, 4.2% carried a weapon during the past year, and 18.7% were exposed to NV. Controlling for the effects of other factors, adolescents who were exposed to NV had more than double the odds of carrying a gun when compared to their counterparts not exposed to NV (adjusted odds ratio = 2.33, 95% Confidence Intervals [1.69, 3.23]). Other significant factors associated with gun carrying include being a male, non-Hispanic Black, being threatened or injured with a weapon, use of alcohol, cigarette smoking, and misuse of prescription opioids. High parental monitoring was protective against gun carrying. The findings of this study underscore the importance of developing age-appropriate intervention strategies to reduce gun carrying among adolescents. School counselors and other professionals working with adolescents in disadvantaged neighborhoods should actively engage parents in assessments and interventions.

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Descriptive Epidemiology of Fatal Law Enforcement Interactions with Teenagers, 2010–2020

Price¹,

Foh²

2023

J Community Health

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Associations Between Exposure to School Violence and Weapon Carrying at School

Cited by 9 publications

References 26 publications

Preventative Strategies to Curb School Violence: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Hhohho District of Eswatini, Mbabane

Preventative Strategies to Curb School Violence: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Hhohho District of Eswatini, Mbabane

Exposure to Neighborhood Violence and Gun Carrying Among Adolescents in the United States: Findings From A Population-Based Study

Descriptive Epidemiology of Fatal Law Enforcement Interactions with Teenagers, 2010–2020

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