Teacher Workplace Bullying: How Pervasive is the Problem?

Bullying in schools is a national problem receiving much needed attention. Teacher workplace bullying is a lesser known but equally debilitating problem. Our purpose in doing this study is to examine the problem of teacher workplace bullying and its effect on teachers, students, and schools. We surv...

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Published in:Teacher education and special education 2022-05, Vol.45 (2), p.123-140
Main Authors: Catherine Scheeler, Mary, Markelz, Andrew, Taylor, Jonte C., Deshpande, Divya S., Wolfe, Pamela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bullying
Elementary School Teachers
General education
Incidence
Individual Differences
Interprofessional Relationship
Intimidation
Measurement Techniques
Secondary School Teachers
Special education
Special Education Teachers
Teachers
Work Environment
Workplaces
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Summary:Bullying in schools is a national problem receiving much needed attention. Teacher workplace bullying is a lesser known but equally debilitating problem. Our purpose in doing this study is to examine the problem of teacher workplace bullying and its effect on teachers, students, and schools. We surveyed 173 general and special education teachers to determine the extent that teachers report workplace bullying by other teachers and administrators. We used the Negative Acts Questionnaire–Revised to examine three constructs of workplace bullying—personal, work-related, and physical intimidation. We also examined differences in self-reported workplace bullying between general and special education teachers. Results suggest special education teachers reported a significantly high level of workplace bullying compared with general education teachers. Unsatisfactory administrative support was the most significant factor contributing to workplace dissatisfaction overall. We offer possible starting points to deal with the problem and discuss implications for teachers, students, and the field.
ISSN:0888-4064
1944-4931
DOI:10.1177/08884064211015698