From Victims to Perpetrators: Tracing the Trajectory in Students With and Without Disabilities

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Abstract

School violence is a rising global concern, impacting students' mental, physical health, and academic growth. Students with disabilities face over double the rates of victimization and aggression compared to other peers. The research, using the Early Childhood Longitudinal Studies (ECLS-K:2011), investigated the link between early victimization and later aggression in students, emphasizing the role of disability. Using a social ecological framework, it was found that early victimization in third or fourth grades led to increased aggression. Especially, students with disabilities victimized in fourth grade showed heightened physical aggression in fifth grade. The study also discusses its implications and limitations.

Author

• Yeji Kim, Ohio University