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School Violence and its Implications on Secondary School Student’s Academic Performance in Nigeria

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Volume: 6 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 581-586

Subject: Educational

Country: Nigeria

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMRGE.2025.6.2.581-586

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Abstract

The paper explained the concept of school violence in secondary school and the causes of school violence which include; desperation and despair, mob spirit, hatred and jealousy, alcohol and drug abuse, lax criminal-justice systems, false religion, low self-worth, witnessing violence in the home and many others. It also talked on the types of violence such as violence of teacher to student, intimidation, exclusion, sexual violence and so on. The paper also highlighted the effects school violence on students’ academic performance which leads to internalize abuse-related distress as a harsh consequence to poor academic performance. It also highlighted some measures to adopt in minimizing school violence which includes adaptation of physical security measures, implement policies designed to prevent violence. Conclusively, there is an increase need to address the effects of violence on academic progress and pro-social classroom behaviour of students.

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Dr. Maimuna Umar Rabo, Jamila Abubakar Nasarawa (2025). School Violence and its Implications on Secondary School Student’s Academic Performance in Nigeria . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 6(2), 581-586. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMRGE.2025.6.2.581-586

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Journal: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE)

Publisher: Anfo Publication House

ISSN: 2582-7138 (Online)

Frequency: Bimonthly

Language: English

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