Abstract
School climate is one of the main concerns in terms of research and intervention worldwide. Although it can be directed toward any student, some groups seem to be more vulnerable, as is the case of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex +) students, among others. Attitudes toward violence are a construct of particular importance for action plans focused on improving school coexistence. The aim of this study is to examine attitudes toward school violence against LGBTQIA+ students and their relationship with violent behaviors. For this purpose, 96 Spanish students of Spanish elementary education (PE) and compulsory secondary education (CSE) participated in this qualitative study through focus groups for its subsequent thematic analysis. The results identify four types of attitudes toward violence, such as the use of violence as a form of fun, to feel better, when it is perceived as legitimate, and as a way of relating to the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition, a greater number of negative attitudes and violent behaviors toward homosexual boys and transgender minors are observed.
Highlights
School violence is a serious worldwide public health problem
The main objective of this study is to explore the attitudes and violent behavior toward the LGBTQIA+ community in the school context
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Summary
School violence is a serious worldwide public health problem. Despite the recent increase in interest, this social problem has always been present at schools. Several studies have addressed the prevalence of this type of behavior. Of minors worldwide are exposed to school violence [1]. This number is reduced to 25% in Europe and approximately to 15% in Spain. School violence is a multifaceted construct that encompasses both teachers and students, with behaviors of victimization, perpetration, physical and/or psychological injuries, among others [2,3]. Among the behaviors that are included as school violence are humiliation, social exclusion, physical harm, destruction of property, or disruption in the classroom, among others [1]
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