VIOLENCE AND AGGRESSION IN SCHOOLS IN SCH LESWIG-HOLSTEIN

The present study describes the extent and distribution of several for ms of aggression and violence in schools in Schleswig-Holstein. Answer s from 2382 persons were compiled in a representative sample. 1186 pup ils, 559 teachers and 637 parents participated in the study. Results i ndicate a slight increase in violence in schools during the last three years. However, a high frequency of verbal aggression was found. Addi tionally, a number of determinants of vandalism and acts of violence c ould be documented; underachievement, boredom, and a high noise level in classrooms reveal a high correlation with aggression and violence. On the other hand, several classic determinants of violence in schools could not be confirmed.