Sexual harassment between peers begins as early as Grade 4 and continues throughout lower secondary school. Most of those who sexually harass others have also experienced harassment themselves. These are among the findings of a doctoral thesis in psychology by Aziz-Kaan Dönmez from the University of Gothenburg, who studied peer sexual harassment among Swedish children and adolescents in Grades 4–9. Dönmez will defend his thesis on October 2.
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Peer Sexual Harassment Begins Early: Need for Prevention Before Grade 4
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September 19, 2026
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A doctoral thesis by Aziz-Kaan Dönmez reveals that peer sexual harassment begins as early as Grade 4 and is prevalent through lower secondary school. The study indicates a correlation between those who harass and those who have been harassed. This highlights the need for early prevention strategies, which is relevant for Iran as it faces similar societal issues.
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