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The study aims to identify factors predicting students’ sense of safety at school.

August 13, 2026Education SciencesOpen Access

Belonging Matters Most: Predictors of Students’ Sense of Safety at School

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Examines predictors of safety perception in students, highlighting the importance of belonging and relationships.

The study aims to identify factors predicting students’ sense of safety at school.
Analyzed data from the OECD PISA 2022 assessment in Lithuania (N=7257).
Employed structural equation modeling (SEM) to explore relationships among various factors.
Factors included school belonging, teacher–student relationships, bullying, and socio-economic status.
Students’ sense of belonging is the strongest predictor of perceived safety.
Positive teacher-student relationships and higher life satisfaction are associated with greater perceived safety.
Bullying and school safety risks negatively impact students’ sense of safety.

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