Author/Authors :
Wolker Manta Sofia نويسنده Master of Science, Federal University of Santa Catarina,
Florianopolis, Brazil , da Silva Kelly Samara نويسنده PhD. in Physical Education, Federal University of Santa
Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil , Rech Cassiano Ricardo نويسنده PhD. in Physical Education, Federal University of Santa
Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil , da Costa Bruno Goncalves Galdino نويسنده Master of Science, Federal University of Santa Catarina,
Florianopolis, Brazil , Iha Tayna نويسنده Academic Degree in Physical Education, Federal University
of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil , Silva Lopes Adair da نويسنده PhD. in Physical Education, Federal University of Santa
Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil , Nahas Markus Vinicius نويسنده PhD. in Physical Education, Federal University of Santa
Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
Abstract :
Background Perception school climate has been investigated for
contributing to health promotion policies and education in the school
environment. In low- and middle-incomes countries, tracking information
with respect to these perceptions are still scarce. Objectives To
analyze the changes in the perception of adolescents on the school
climate during the course of a decade in the state of Santa Catarina, in
southern Brazil. Methods Two cross-sectional surveys were conducted in
2001 (n = 5.028) and 2011 (n = 6.529) among public high school students
(15 to 19 years old). Factors related to the negative perception of the
school climate were evaluated using a structured questionnaire. Results
After ten years, there were significant differences in the proportion of
adolescents who had a negative perception of the time spent in school
(from 3.1% to 16.3%), of their relationship with peers (from 3.0% to
13.5%), and their relationship with teachers and staff (from 2.9% to
7.2%). Conclusions Students reported having a worse perception of the
school social environment. Interventions that encourage the adoption and
maintenance of positive social relationships and healthy habits are
needed in the school community.
