Survey on school violence for current public high school students?
I am an undergraduate college student enrolled in a Methods and Statistics of Social Research class and am required to complete an original survey research project. I am requesting your assistance with a research questionnaire.
This questionnaire deals with the subject of violence in schools. You will represent a group of students currently attending public school. I would like to know what you think on a variety of issues regarding the subject of school violence, including opinions on your school’s intervention / prevention methods.
I would greatly appreciate the time that you would commit to the attached questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, and you may choose not to answer any question that you wish. All information you provide will be completely anonymous and kept confidential. Please copy the questionnaire and use the "email me" link to reply with your answers. Thank you again for your help and opinions!
1) Grade Level _______
2) Age)__________
3) Sex: MALE / FEMALE
4) How would you rate the occurrences of violence in your school?
NO PROBLEM
MINOR PROBLEM
MAJOR PROBLEM
SERIOUS PROBLEM
5) How many violent situations can you recall witnessing or being involved in on school property within the last 30 days? _________
6) To the best of your knowledge, how often do the following types of problems occur at your school?
A. Student Racial Tensions… NEVER / OCCASIONALLY /OFTEN / DAILY
B. Student Bullying ………... NEVER / OCCASIONALLY /OFTEN / DAILY
C. Student Verbal Abuse
of teachers………………. NEVER / OCCASIONALLY /OFTEN / DAILY
D. Widespread Disorder
Of Classrooms ………….. NEVER / OCCASIONALLY /OFTEN / DAILY
E. Student Acts of
Disrespect for teachers … NEVER / OCCASIONALLY /OFTEN / DAILY
7) In the last 30 days, how many times have you witnessed a teacher or other faculty member ignore altercations (verbal or physical) between students? ________
8) During the current school year, how many times have you received detention or suspension due to a verbal or physical altercation? _______
9) Describe the most effective student safety measures that you are aware of currently in place at your school. ______________________________________________________________
10) Does your school use electronic surveillance to monitor activities inside the school and/or school grounds? YES/NO
11)
A. Do you feel that use of such electronic surveillance leads to fewer violent situations within the school setting? YES/NO
B. If you answer yes, do you also feel that using electronic surveillance in schools results in a safer learning environment? YES/NO
12) Do you agree that uniforms should be required for public school students? YES/NO
13) Do you agree that random metal detector checks should be required in schools? YES/NO
14) High schools are more likely to have security officers present on a regular basis as compared to elementary schools.
STRONGLY AGREE
AGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY DISAGREE
15) I feel very safe while attending my school.
STRONGLY AGREE
AGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY DISAGREE
16) What is the most important action your school and faculty members should pursue to create a safer and more comfortable learning environment? _____________________________________________________________
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