Teen behaviour more influenced by school than where they live

Using data from the Growing Up in Ireland study, the findings show that most 17-year-olds have no behaviour difficulties and few consistently ‘act out’ at home, at school, and in the community.

Schools matter more for influencing teenagers' behaviour than where they live, new research suggests.

Behaviour patterns tended to vary depending on the specific second-level school young people attended but the neighbourhood they lived in made much less difference.