Physical, psychological and social impact of school violence on children

Abstract

Violence against children includes all forms of violence against people under 18 years old whether perpetrated by parents or other caregivers, peers, partners, teacher or strangers. This is a public health, human rights, and social problem: levels of violence against children are frightfully high and it is estimated that up to 1 billion children aged 2–17 years, have experienced a type of violence. Very few studies provided physical violence perpetrated at school but it can have a physical impact, causing psychological distress, permanent physical disability and long-term physical or mental ill-health. Children who experienced any type of violence at school may develop reactive attachment disorder, modest physical inactivity, overweight or obesity, diabetes, smoking habits, heavy alcohol use, poor self-rated health, cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disease and other negative outcomes. Evidence from international studies clearly shows that nonviolent, positive discipline delivers better results, while any type of violence is associated with many negative one.

Physical Fighting Among Adolescents in Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study

“…Overall, physical attack and ghts have important consequences for adolescent psychosocial development, educational attainment, self-con dence, intelligence (42), health (35,(43)(44)(45) and physical disability (44). While there remains a paucity of evidence in this area, epidemiological studies in different settings and a systematic review in sub-Saharan African indicates that there is increasing recognition of the impact of violence on adolescent health and wellbeing (45,46).…”

Conductas violentas en primaria Nivel Básico, Medio Superior y Superior

“…El propósito del presente estudio fue comparar cuatro dimensiones de violencia en estudiantes mexicanos de primaria, secundaria y universidad. Se sabe que la violencia escolar puede generar trastorno de apego reactivo, inactividad física moderada, sobrepeso u obesidad, diabetes, hábitos de fumar, consumo excesivo de alcohol, mala salud autoevaluada, cáncer, enfermedades cardíacas y respiratorias (Ferrara et al, 2019). En el presente estudio se confirma la hipótesis inicial, ya que se obtuvieron niveles moderados de agresión física, estado de ira y estado de hostilidad, así como niveles bajos de agresión física para toda la muestra.…”

“…La violencia es un fenómeno mundial con consecuencias importantes en el ámbito educativo. Se estima que mil millones de niños con edades entre 2 y 17 años han sufrido algún tipo de violencia (Ferrara et al, (2019). Las conductas agresivas en el ámbito escolar son situaciones conocidas por la mayoría de los estudiantes (Albaladejo-Blázquez, 2011) y forman parte de la vida diaria en los centros educativos, viéndose todos los escolares implícitos en ellas como agresores, víctimas o espectadores.…”

Bullying’s Negative Effect on Academic Achievement

“…The levels of violence against children are frighteningly high and it is estimated that up to one billion children between the ages of 2 and 17 have been victims of some form of violence (Ferrara, Franceschini, et al 2019). Very few studies have provided data on physical violence at school, but it can have a worrying impact, causing psychological distress, permanent physical B disability and long-term physical or mental illness.…”

“…Children who have been bullied at school may develop physical inactivity, overweight or obesity, diabetes, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, physical health problems such as heart disease, respiratory diseases. Data from international studies clearly show that violent school experiences are relate to worse school results (Ferrara et al 2019).…”