Growing evidence of the prevalence of school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) has raised concerns about negative effects on education. Previous quantitative research on this topic has been limited by descriptive and cross-sectional data. Using longitudinal data from the Malawi Schooling and Adolescent Study, we investigate associations between school and domestic violence and three education outcomes: absenteeism, learning and dropout. Half of respondents had experienced both SRGBV and domestic violence by ages 18-21. Associations between violence and education were mixed: school-related sexual violence was associated with poorer education outcomes for males, and to a lesser extent for females; domestic violence was associated with higher absenteeism for males, and dropout for females; and physical violence was associated with lower absenteeism and better numeracy performance for females. Additional longitudinal research is needed, and should integrate a broad understanding of the influence of gender norms and experiences of violence on young people's educational success.

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