Examining the relationship between student perceptions of school climate and self-reported general delinquency

Isaac Zavelsky, Jeffrey Ackerman, Christine Bond, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University, Learning Futures, Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor, Griffith University

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology

Published online on November 11, 2025

Abstract

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This study examines the association between perceived school climate and self-reported youth offending among adolescents in Queensland, Australia. Drawing on social control theory, we investigate whether students’ perceptions of fairness, support, and ...