Hazing of suburban middle school and high school athletes

J Adolesc Health. 2003 May;32(5):333-5. doi: 10.1016/s1054-139x(03)00021-1.

Abstract

Little is known about the prevalence of hazing behaviors among adolescent athletes. Our survey of 1105 6th-12th grade athletes found that 17.4% had been subjected to practices that qualify as hazing. Many of these teenagers do not comprehend the abusive and potentially dangerous nature of hazing.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior / psychology*
  • Dangerous Behavior*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Schools / statistics & numerical data*
  • Social Behavior*
  • Sports / statistics & numerical data*
  • Suburban Population / statistics & numerical data*
  • United States / epidemiology