Sexual harassment is a prevalent yet understudied challenge adolescents face in high school. Because sexual harassment is associated with negative well-being indicators like depression, substance use, and suicidality, school stakeholders must understand its potential consequences for student well-being, and how school climate might impact prevention efforts. The present study investigated whether school climate measures of disciplinary structure, student support, and engagement moderate the relationship between sexual harassment and student well-being. A statewide survey of 85,750 students (grades 9–12) in 322 high schools reported how many times in the past school year they had experienced sexual harassment. Participants also reported school climate perceptions and measures of well-being, including indicators of depression symptoms, substance use, and suicide attempts. Findings indicated that positive perceptions of school climate moderated the relations between sexual harassment experiences and student well-being. The findings from this study will provide valuable information for school stakeholders as they seek to mitigate the impact of sexual harassment in schools.

性骚扰是高中时期青少年面临的普遍但未被充分研究的挑战。由于性骚扰与抑郁，毒品使用和自杀等负面幸福感指标相关，因此学校利益相关者必须了解其对学生幸福感的潜在影响，以及学校气候如何影响预防工作。本研究调查了学校气候的学科结构，学生支持和参与度的措施是否能缓解性骚扰与学生幸福感之间的关系。一项针对322所中学的85,750名学生（9至12年级）的全州调查显示，在过去的学年中，他们经历了几次性骚扰。参加者还报告了学校对气候的看法和幸福感，包括抑郁症状，药物使用，和自杀企图。调查结果表明，对学校氛围的积极认识缓解了性骚扰经历与学生幸福感之间的关系。这项研究的结果将为学校的利益相关者寻求减轻学校中性骚扰的影响提供有价值的信息。