The Influence of Childhood Trauma and Masculine Ideology on Teacher Ratings of Student Risk Behavior

Abstract

Masculine ideology and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with student risk behaviors. With data from a sample of eighth-grade students, this study used hierarchical linear regression to examine the relationships between household ACEs, masculine ideology, and teacher-reported student risk behaviors. Results indicated that household ACEs were associated with higher academic and social risk behavior, while greater endorsement of masculine ideology was associated with higher academic risk behavior. We discuss implications for research and practice.