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Citation

Thomas SP, Smith H. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2004; 40(4): 135-148.

Affiliation

College of Nursing, Knoxville, TN, USA. sthomas@utk.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15739755

Abstract

PROBLEM: Youth violence research often focuses on risk factors arising from early familial interactions rather than school-related factors. METHODS: Via an Internet questionnaire, 282 girls and boys (ages 7-19, mean 15.3) from 47 states and Washington, DC, reported on school connectedness, interpersonal relationships, and anger behaviors. FINDINGS: Substantial percentages of violent youth did not perceive themselves to be liked by classmates and reported loneliness. If not liked by classmates, 80% hated school. Likers and haters of school differed on seven variables (all p < or = .01). CONCLUSIONS: Insufficient attention is paid to the alienation experienced by disliked and lonely students. Mental health nurses could play a pivotal role in fostering change in the social climate of schools and helping youth to achieve better anger management and social skills.

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