Content Analysis on University Students who Witnessed School Violence during Their Formative Years.

Author: Mi Young KIM ¹ ; Su Jung HA ; Jung Hee KIM
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1. Department of Nursing, Kaya University, Gimhae, Korea.
Publication Type:Original Article
Keywords: Witness; Schools; Violence
MeSH: Humans; Violence*
From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2017;26(2):163-173
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of university students who witnessed of school violence during their formative years. METHODS: The participants in this study included 30 university students who had witnessed school violence. Analysis of the data was performed using content analysis according to Downe-Wamboldt. Data were collected from September 2015 to February 2016. RESULTS: Based on this study, there were four domains of school violence including witnessing, type of reaction, aftermath and future measures. According to the analysis, these four domains were classified into 13 variables, 32 categories and 73 significant statements. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that further research is needed to develop measures to address problems that have developed for students who have witnessed school violence.