Young and innocent: International evidence on age effects within grades on victimization in elementary school

I examine the impact of age within grade on victimization in elementary school in 17 countries. Identification relies on the instrumental variables approach drawing on school entry age rules. The results indicate that children are harmed by being the youngest.

Research highlights► The youngest children within grade more often suffer from school victimization. ► Age effects on test scores and effects on victimization are negatively correlated. ► Some countries seem to handle students' age disadvantage better than others.