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Perceived effectiveness and intrusiveness of school security countermeasures among parents, students, and staff

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: = 1105) recruited via Prolific.com. The survey elicited participants' perceptions of safety and countermeasure effectiveness and invasiveness. Results show broad acceptance of measures like emergency drills, door locks, and security cameras, while more invasive measures, including armed staff, bag inspections, and clear bag policies, generate discomfort. A binary logistic regression found that perceived safety was negatively predicted by a desire for additional countermeasures and positively predicted by perceptions of countermeasures as both comfortable and effective. Socioeconomic factors, like household income, were also positively related to students' sense of safety. Future research should examine the broader impacts of security measures on student well-being and the school environment. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10669-025-10004-7.

Source: Environment Systems & Decisions

DOI: 10.1007/s10669-025-10004-7

Authors: Katie Byrd, Kevin Kapadia, Richard John

Institution: University of Southern California

Language: English

Topic: Education, Safety, and Science Studies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,390