Teacher Incivility and Its Link to Job Satisfaction and Physical Health

• In Event: 68.060 - Roundtable Session 29
  In Roundtable Session: 68.060-8 - School Organization and Effects: Teaching Context and Conditions

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine the relations among socialization, affect, incivility, job satisfaction, and physical health. Two-hundred fifty two middle school teachers (58.3% female) from ten Midwestern U.S. schools were surveyed. Hierarchical regression results demonstrated that uncivil behavior was all too frequent. Negative affect and less relationship establishment were linked to increased incivility. Positive affect and greater relationship establishment was associated with greater job satisfaction and perceived physical health. Incivility was a strong negative predictor of satisfaction and physical health. Research with larger, more diverse samples and moderator variables were recommended. Professional development efforts could be aimed toward fostering better teacher relationships.

Authors

• Thomas G. Reio, Florida International University

• Suzanne Barcenas, Florida International University