The Relationship Between School Violence, Aggressive Behavior, and Academic Achievement Among High School Students in the City of Jerusalem
Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore the impact of school violence and aggressive behavior on the academic achievement of students in Jerusalem schools. A quantitative methodology was used in this study. The study population consisted of all students in East Jerusalem schools, totaling (98,428) students distributed across (258) schools, with a sample size of (230) students. The results showed that aggressive behavior negatively affects the academic achievement of students in Jerusalem schools, and school violence also has a negative impact on their academic performance. To reduce the phenomenon of school violence and aggressive behavior among students in Jerusalem schools, a series of practical recommendations encompassing educational, psychological, and social aspects can be adopted. These recommendations aim to foster a safe and supportive educational environment and alleviate the psychological and social pressures faced by students: (1) training teachers and administrators on effective and non-violent techniques to handle violence and aggressive behaviors, and enhancing their skills in managing the psychological pressures experienced by students, (2) establishing and strengthening psychological and social support programs within schools, (3) improving the school environment to be supportive and attractive to students, (4) developing educational curricula to include interactive programs that enhance students' social and communication skills, (5) strengthening the partnership between schools, parents, and the local community, (6) organizing awareness campaigns within schools and residential areas, and (7) encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and arts.
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