Journal article
Exclusionary School Discipline and Delinquent Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis
Journal of youth and adolescence, v 50(8), pp 1493-1509
2021
PMID: 34117607
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Abstract
Excluding students from school remains a common form of punishment despite growing critique of the practice. A disparate research base has impeded the ability to make broader assessments on the association between exclusionary discipline (i.e., suspensions and expulsions) and subsequent behavior. This article synthesizes existing empirical evidence (274 effect sizes from 40 primary studies) examining the relationship between exclusionary discipline and delinquent outcomes, including school misconduct/infractions, antisocial behavior, involvement with the justice system, and risky behaviors. This meta-analysis identifies exclusionary discipline as an important and meaningful predictor of increased delinquency. Additional examinations of potential moderators, including race/ethnicity and type of exclusion, revealed no significant differences, suggesting the harm associated with exclusions is consistent across subgroups. These findings indicate exclusionary discipline may inadvertently exacerbate rather than mollify delinquent behaviors.
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- Title
- Exclusionary School Discipline and Delinquent Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis
- Creators
- Julie Gerlinger - University of OklahomaSamantha Viano - George Mason UniversityJoseph H. Gardella - Drexel UniversityBenjamin W. Fisher - Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal JusticeF. Chris Curran - College of Education, University of FloridaEthan M. Higgins - University of North Carolina Wilmington
- Publication Details
- Journal of youth and adolescence, v 50(8), pp 1493-1509
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000660330600001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85107766679
- Other Identifier
- 991019168584504721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Developmental