Study Reveals School Uniforms Don’t Improve Child’s Behavior

Spread the love

Psychology News – Study found that school uniforms don’t affect young students’ behavior or attendance overall.

In a new study, researchers at the Ohio State University analyzed data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study that included a nationally representative sample of 6320 kindergarten students through the end of fifth grade.

The teachers were asked to rate each student in every academic year regarding three dimensions: externalizing behavior problems (aggression or destruction of property), internalizing behavior problems (anxiety and social withdrawal), and social skills. They also reported how often each student was absent in school. Additionally, the students were asked to report on their sense of school belonging and their experiences of social anxiety and bullying.

According to the findings, school uniforms had no significant effect on any of the three dimensions of behavior in any grade. The study showed no effect even after taking into account a wide range of other factors that could possibly affect students’ behavior. The research discovered that low-income students in schools that required uniforms had slightly better attendance in schools. However, the researchers later clarified that the difference amounted to less than one day per year.

The researchers found no association between school uniforms and experience of bullying or social anxiety in the children. But those students who had to wear school uniforms had lower levels of sense of school belongings in the fifth grade than those who attended schools that required no uniform.

“Fashion is one way that students express themselves, and that may be an important part of the school experience. When students can’t show their individuality, they may not feel like they belong as much,” said Arya Ansari, lead-author of the study published in the journal Early Childhood Research Quarterly.

To Know More You May Refer To:

Ansari, A., Shepard, M., & Gottfried, M. A. (2022). School uniforms and student behavior: Is there a link? Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 58, 278-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2021.09.012


Spread the love

Leave a Reply

  • Untreated Vision Problems Could Raise Odds for Dementia: Study Finds

    Untreated Vision Problems Could Raise Odds for Dementia: Study Finds

    Researchers explored how untreated vision problems can lead to dementia.

  • Cyberbullying And Suicide Are Interlinked In Children And Adolescents, Study Claims

    Cyberbullying And Suicide Are Interlinked In Children And Adolescents, Study Claims

    Researchers explored how cyberbullying fuels suicide in the younger populations.

  • WHO Report: 1 In 8 People In The World Live With Mental Disorder

    WHO Report: 1 In 8 People In The World Live With Mental Disorder

    WHO opines on the global mental health crisis and the…

  • Mother-Youth Interactions Help Adolescents Cope With Stress, Study Finds

    Mother-Youth Interactions Help Adolescents Cope With Stress, Study Finds

    Researchers explore the link between adolescents’ mental health and involved…

  • Addiction Remission And The Faulty Brain Circuit: New Study

    Addiction Remission And The Faulty Brain Circuit: New Study

    Researchers explore the link between substance addiction, addiction remission, and…

  • Women’s Brains Can Heat Up More Than That Of Men, Study Finds

    Researchers explored how healthy human brains are hotter than injured…

  • Looking At Yourself During Virtual Chats May Worsen Your Mood; Alcohol May Boost This Effect

    Researchers explore the link between mood, alcohol, and attentional focus…

  • Stress Accelerates Immune Aging, New Study Claims

    Researchers at the University of Southern California explored how stress…

  • Rise In Smoking Among Youth Tells Tales Of Their Poor Mental Health

    Experts explore the link between poor mental health and the…

  • Genes Influence Our Eating Habits, Study Says

    Researchers at the American Society for Nutrition studied how genes…

  • Peer Isolation Lowers Youth Substance Use, Study Finds

    Researchers link social isolation to lowered youth substance abuse and…

  • Can Adults With ADHD Have Excellent Mental Health?

    Researchers explored how people with ADHD can enjoy sound mental…

  • Pet Therapy Lowers Stress In School Children: New Study Says

    Researchers examined the effectiveness of pet therapy.

  • How Can Dopamine Influence Our Ability To Socialize? New Study Finds

    A team of international researchers explored how dopamine in the…

  • Who Wants To Be A Billionaire? This Study Will Surprise You

    A study shows how most people do not support unlimited…

  • Childhood Fitness Prevents Mid-life Dementia, Study Finds

    Australian researchers explored the link between childhood fitness and obesity…

  • Coffee Triggers Spree-Shopping, Study Finds

    Researchers explored how caffeine triggers impulsive shopping.

  • What Are The Reasons For Mental Illness And Their Misdiagnosis In India?

    Experts examine the reasons why mental illness gets frequently misdiagnosed…

  • Does Risky Play For Children Boost Their Mental Health?

    Researchers link risky play for children with sound mental and…

  • Researchers Can Now ‘Bottle’ The Benefits Of Exercise In A Pill

    The study shows how researchers have successfully packed the benefits…

  • Loneliness And Dementia Are Linked, Says Study

    Researchers explored the link between social isolation and dementia.

  • TikTok’s “Hot Girl Walk”: Is It An Exercise Trend Worth Following?

    Experts opine on the mental and physical health benefits of…

  • Do Optimists Live Longer? Science Says Yes!

    Harvard researchers explore the link between optimism and a longer…

  • How A Memory Of Fear Is Formed In The Brain? New Study Reveals

    A team of neuroscientists explored the brain mechanisms behind fear…

  • Postpartum Depression: How To Calm Your Distressed Baby?

    Researchers found that Postpartum depression can disrupt mothers’ soothing signals…

  • Why Humans Don’t Make Optimal Choices? New Study Reveals

    A new theory of economic decision-making aims to help us…

  • Moderate Digital Media Use Enhances Mental Health In Teenagers, Study Finds

    Researchers at Trinity College Dublin explored the link between optimal…