A recent study from Rutgers University found that among Black adolescents, feeling connected to their school community can have a long-lasting impact on mental health. The study, published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, showed that school connectedness is a protective factor against depression and aggressive behavior later in life for Black students. Analyzing longitudinal data from a population-based birth cohort study, the researchers found that early school connectedness may reduce depressive symptoms and aggressive behaviors later in life. This finding has implications for school districts and suggests that increased school funding could help improve the quality of relationships within schools and lead to better student outcomes.
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For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefits, researchers find
