Hazing in High School Athletics The document discusses hazing in high school extracurricular activities. It defines hazing as any situation that endangers a student's mental, physical, or academic health. The document notes that hazing is common, with 48% of group members reporting being hazed and 71% of hazed students experiencing negative consequences. Hazing is used by some as a way to assert dominance, build group solidarity, and select dedicated members. Sports teams and bands have high rates of hazing according to the findings.

1. Hazing in High School
Athletics
Presented by: Cody Martinez

2. 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. 3 Motivational Mechanisms for Hazers
1. An act of dominance
2. Group Solidarity
3. Hazing allows for the selection of those who are dedicated and committed

4. • 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

5. Key Findings ContinuedSports Team
ROTC
Band / PA
Other
Class Hazing 16%
20%
34%
46%
47%

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