A multilevel analysis of school climate, homophobic name-calling, and sexual harassment victimization/perpetration among middle school youth

摘要: Objective: Using multiinformant, multilevel modeling, this study examines the association between teacher/staff perceptions of school environment and student reports homophobic name-calling sexual harassment. Method: Surveys were conducted with 1,447 teachers/staff 3,616 6th grade students across 36 middle schools in Midwest. Results: Bivariate associations revealed that when teachers perceive as committed to bullying prevention, reported less perpetration, harassment victimization. When adults positive staff/student interactions, endorsed lower levels perpetration victimization perpetration. Higher gender equity was correlated In a model all scales entered together, commitment prevent associated perpetration; addition, higher intolerance at level fewer experiences Conclusions: Efforts address gendered should include support from administration professional development opportunities for staff. Adults create culture is intolerant supports equality girls boys school.