hazing in high school athletics

Hazing in High School Athletics

Presented by: Cody Martinez

Hazing

• Any action or situation, with or without the consent of the participants, which recklessly, intentionally, or unintentionally endangers the mental, physical, or academic health or safety of a student.

• Forming a sense of identity and belonging is key for high school students

3 Motivational Mechanisms for Hazers

1. An act of dominance2. Group Solidarity3. Hazing allows for the selection of those who are

dedicated and committed

• 48% who belong to groups reported being hazed• 25% of those reported they had been hazed before the age

of 13• 71% of HS students who were hazed reported negative

consequences such as getting into fights, doing poorly in school, or feeling angry

• Students were most likely to be hazed if they knew an adult had been hazed

Key Findings

47% 8%

Experience hazing Call it hazing

Key Findings ContinuedSports Team

ROTC

Band / PA

Other

Class Hazing 16%20%

34%46%47%

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