EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF GRETSA UNIVERSITY
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2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
School violence is a solemn and growing concern that impacts students not only substantially,
but also emotionally and academically. This study, conducted at Gretsa University, explored how
different forms of violence—including spoken abuse, physical assault, bullying, and
cyberbullying—affect students’ academic performance. Using a expressive examination design,
data were gathered from 170 students through questionnaires and interviews. The findings were
alarming: 79% of students had faced verbal abuse, which led to anxiety and reduced classroom
participation; 57.6% reported physical abuse, often in social spaces like hostels, resulting in fear
and absenteeism; 70.6% had experienced bullying, which discouraged group work and class
involvement; and 58.9% had suffered cyberbullying on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook,
causing emotional distress and withdrawal from online learning spaces. Statistical analysis
confirmed a strong negative relationship between violence and academic performance, with
bullying (r = -0.61) and verbal abuse (r = -0.59) having the most significant effects. Affected
students struggled with concentration, missed classes, lost motivation, and recorded lower
grades. The study recommends stronger mental health support, stricter anti-violence policies,
digital safety training, and confidential reporting systems to help create a safer and more
supportive learning environment at the university
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education