Perceptions of School Life and Academic Success of Adolescents With Asthma

Adolescents spend approximately one-third of their day at school. With the growing prevalence of adolescent asthma, 1 in every 10 adolescents copes with asthma throughout the day, including in the school environment. Yet, little is known about the school experiences of adolescent students with asthm...

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Published inJournal of adolescent research Vol. 39; no. 5; pp. 1358 - 1383
Main Authors Schneider, Tali, Wolgemuth, Jennifer R., Bradley-Klug, Kathy L., Bryant, Carol A., Ferron, John M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.09.2024
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Academic achievement
Adolescents
Asthma
Educational Environment
Educational Experience
Educational systems
School environment
Secondary school students
Social support
Students
Teenagers
adolescent asthma
qualitative research
ecological model
school experiences
academic performance
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Summary:Adolescents spend approximately one-third of their day at school. With the growing prevalence of adolescent asthma, 1 in every 10 adolescents copes with asthma throughout the day, including in the school environment. Yet, little is known about the school experiences of adolescent students with asthma. Guided by the social-ecological model, this study aimed to explore the links between asthma and school experiences in middle and high school as perceived by students with asthma. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 adolescents with asthma aged 12 to 17 who attended middle or high school around the mid-west area of Florida. Students shared insights on their school experiences and academic performance. Data were analyzed and interpreted using thematic analysis. Four overarching and intertwined themes shaped the school experiences of students with asthma: 1. Asthma control and management; 2. Social support; 3. Asthma knowledge and awareness; and 4. Accommodation of health and academic needs. Study findings suggest addressing the school disparities of adolescent students with asthma through a comprehensive, multi-level approach. Schools should create asthma education opportunities, improve the school system and environmental accommodations, enhance asthma control, and increase continuous social support by peers and school personnel.
ISSN:0743-5584
1552-6895
DOI:10.1177/07435584221110632