Long, E. , Zucca, C. and Sweeting, H. (2021) School climate, peer relationships, and adolescent mental health: a social ecological perspective. Youth and Society, 53(8), pp. 1400-1415. (doi: 10.1177/0044118X20970232)
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Abstract
The current study investigated peer relationship and school climate factors associated with adolescent mental health. Cross-sectional data from 2571 fifteen-year old students in 22 Scottish secondary schools was used. Multilevel models tested for school differences in mental health, and nested linear regression models estimated peer and school effects. Results demonstrated no significant between-school variation in mental health. Peer victimization was the only peer effect associated with mental health. School-belonging, student-teacher relationships, and a perceived inclusive school climate were associated with better mental health, whereas a perceived school climate of exam pressure was associated with worse mental health. The findings highlight multiple aspects of school climate that could be targeted in school-based interventions for adolescent mental health.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Long, Dr Emily and Zucca, Dr Claudia and Sweeting, Dr Helen |
| Authors: | Long, E., Zucca, C., and Sweeting, H. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Social Scientists working in Health and Wellbeing |
| Journal Name: | Youth and Society |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| ISSN: | 0044-118X |
| ISSN (Online): | 1552-8499 |
| Published Online: | 04 November 2020 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2020 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Youth and Society 53(8): 1400-1415 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence |
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