Does wearing uniforms not help students' emotions and behavior? Research: There is still school bullying, helplessness increases group awareness
Does wearing uniforms enhance “group consciousness”? American research: no significant help to students’ emotions and behavior
In Asian countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, it is generally stipulated that students must wear uniforms. Uniforms are also considered to be a totem that gathers centripetal force, helping to promote a stronger sense of community and reduce the occurrence of bullying or disputes. However, the impact of uniforms on social psychology is not necessarily positive. Ohio State University in the United States recently released a study that pointed out that the “uniform” requirement is not helpful in building students’ sense of belonging.
The study collected longitudinal data on students from kindergarten to fifth grade across the United States, and collected a statistical sample of 6,320 students. The study explored three aspects, namely internalizing behavior (such as anxiety, emotional problems), externalizing behavior problems (such as attacking classmates, damaging public property) and social skills, to analyze whether there are differences between students who wear uniforms .
Research results show that uniforms have no significant impact or binding force on students. Campus bullying and social anxiety also exist in schools with uniform regulations. In addition, the emotional communication between teachers and students will not change whether they are wearing uniforms or not. On the contrary, fifth-grade students who wear uniforms have even lower levels of “school belonging” than students who do not wear uniforms.
Mandate higher attendance for uniformed students? Study: Wearing casual clothes to class is an important experience
Study author Arya Ansari believes that it is statistically true that low-income students in uniformed schools do have slightly higher attendance rates than low-income students who do not wear uniforms, but the difference is less than one day per year and is not equivalent. Significant difference.
Arya Ansari bluntly stated that no matter whether it is in primary or secondary schools and whether there is a unified uniform policy, uniforms have not been seen to have any binding effect on students’ behavioral measures. Many parents think uniforms can help with attendance and community awareness, but the actual difference is far less than parents think. Uniforms are widely considered to be a symbol of community life and a sense of cohesion, but most of the time they have the opposite effect.
Arya Ansari said that in the current era, “fashion” has become a way for students to express themselves. This is not only related to the initiative of “multiculturalism”. For the students themselves, wearing casual clothes on campus is an important part of the experience. When children are unable to show off their outfits, it may lead to a decreased sense of belonging to school.
Arya Ansari pointed out that this uniform study should be regarded as an important reminder for teachers, parents and school management, that is, whether students behave well or not, as well as their participation in school activities, and whether they wear Uniforms are not directly related. It is recommended that relevant institutions adjust regulations in a timely manner and encourage students to express themselves at all levels. This may be an effective way to increase students’ attachment to the school and promote students’ sense of community.
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