Factors Influencing the School Adaptation of High School Student Athletes : Focusing on Sports Violence

The present study aimed to investigate the factors influencing school adaptation among high school student-athletes, focusing particularly on experiences of sports violence. To address the primary research questions, a nationwide survey was conducted among high school student-athletes across South Korea. The analysis included data from 489 respondents who completed all items related to the key variables. Frequency analysis and descriptive statistics were initially performed. Subsequently, hierarchical multiple regression analysis was conducted, sequentially entering demographic and sociological factors, athletic factors, relational factors, and finally, the independent variable-sports violence. The main findings are as follows. First, athletic satisfaction and quality of relationships with teammates and coaches were significantly associated with school adaptation. This suggests that higher levels of satisfaction with athletic activities and more positive interpersonal relationships within teams are positively related to better school adaptation. Second, sports violence, when controlling for demographic, athletic, and relational factors, demonstrated a statistically significant negative impact on school adaptation. This indicates that increased experiences of sports violence are associated with decreased levels of school adaptation among student-athletes. Based on these results, practical implications and recommendations are proposed to enhance school adaptation and mitigate experiences of sports violence among high school student-athletes.