Relationship between School Environment and Students’ Aggressive Behaviour in Bungoma County, Kenya
- February 10, 2019
- Posted by: RSIS
- Category: Social Science
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue I, January 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186
Relationship between School Environment and Students’ Aggressive Behaviour in Bungoma County, Kenya
Carolyne Otieno Wakoli
Alupe University College, School of Education and Social Sciences, P.O Box 845-50400, Busia, Kenya.
Abstract:-Adolescents spend much of their lives in activities associated with their school and the school’s social, psychological and learning climate all have a strong impact on the emotional and social development of young people. School climate refers to the atmosphere or ethos of a school, and the nature and quality of the interpersonal relationships and communication patterns within the school. It follows that the culture of a school clearly plays a role in shaping students’ experience, and research has emphasized the importance of developing a positive school climate in order to reduce school violence. This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the school environment and the students’ aggressive behaviour in Bungoma County in Kenya.
Key words: Environment, Aggresive behavior
I. INTRODUCTION
Students attending schools with a more positive climate and those feeling connected to their schools’ climate will predict higher engagement with the school and consequently less aggression (Walters, Cross & Shaw, 2010). In their research, these authors found that students reporting a more positive and fair school life were less likely to report carrying a weapon on a school property. Solberg and Olweus (2003) conducted a survey in Norway among 75,000 school aged children to determine the extent of bullying in secondary schools. The authors reported that the problem was serious and widespread. Unfortunately, teachers and parents were relatively unaware and did not intervene. The study revealed that out of all the students under study, 11% were bullied, 5% were victims once a week or more, and 7% admitted that they themselves deliberately hurt the children verbally or physically.
