Bullying and School Climate among 10th-Grade Students in Chile (2012–2022)
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https://doi.org/10.31619/caledu.n63.1548Keywords:
Bullying, School Climate, Simce Data, School VictimizationAbstract
School violence is a growing concern in society, with negative impacts on students' well-being and academic and social development. In Chile, there is a lack of systematic measurements of school violence and the factors influencing it, such as school climate. This study analyzes the evolution of victimization among 10th-grade students between 2012 and 2022, using quantitative data obtained from national census surveys. The results show an increase in frequent victimization from 11% to 19%, a trend that intensified in the post-pandemic period. Verbal and social aggression are the most prevalent and have shown the greatest growth. Additionally, distinct trends are identified based on sex and school characteristics. Two priority groups of schools for intervention were identified: those with consistently high levels of victimization and those that have shown an alarming increase in recent years. The deterioration of school climate accompanies this phenomenon, reflected in decreased student participation, loss of sense of belonging, and increased feelings of fear among students. These findings underscore the need for targeted educational policies that strengthen school climate, promoting safer and more inclusive environments for students.
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