Full Description
This book examines school violence in South Korea from an international comparative perspective. It analyses nationally representative samples and provides extensive literature reviews based on academic journals, various social and educational magazines and major media articles on school violence in South Korea. This book includes major data sets for the analysis such as Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study and Nation Youth Policy Institute. These data show frequency, patterns and associated factors of school violence in South Korea and comparison of those in Japan and the United States.
Contents
Background of School Violence in Korea, Japan, and the U.S.- Frequency and Types of School Violence.- Perception of School Violence from Stakeholders' Perspectives.- National Characteristics and School Violence.- School Characteristics and School Violence.- Individual and Family Characteristics and School Violence.- Policy Implications from Comparative Perspectives.
