Citation

Sanchez JE, Yoxsimer A, Hill GC. J. School Violence 2012; 11(4): 345-356.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15388220.2012.706873

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study investigated public middle school students' opinions on the benefits of wearing a school uniform. A review of related literature is provided along with results of the opinions obtained from 604 seventh- and eighth-grade middle school students attending a public school in Nevada that had recently initiated a school uniform policy. Improvements in discipline data and school police data were also examined.

RESULTS highlighted the perceived benefits (i.e., decreases in discipline, gang involvement, and bullying and increases in safety, ease of going to school, confidence, and self-esteem) of wearing a uniform to school, as reported by students through a survey instrument. The results focus on gender, grade level, and racial/ethnic differences in students' responses. Few significant differences were found. One benefit was found between genders, six benefits between grade levels, and three benefits related to racial/ethnic groups.

Language: en

Keywords

benefits; middle school; discipline; school uniforms; student opinions