Bullying: reduced when learners feel like they belong in a school

Research has found that creating a healthy social context within schools is vital for learner success. Are South African schools ensuring that the social needs of learners are met? Based on data from the 2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Lolita Winnaar and Unathi Beku examine the association between academic achievement and bullying and investigate social factors linked to bullying in schools.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-23
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32381379
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Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
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Bullying: reduced when learners feel like they belong in a school

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Bullying: reduced when learners feel like they belong in a school

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Abstract

Research has found that creating a healthy social context within schools is vital for learner success. Are South African schools ensuring that the social needs of learners are met? Based on data from the 2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Lolita Winnaar and Unathi Beku examine the association between academic achievement and bullying and investigate social factors linked to bullying in schools.

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