Teacher Victimization among 50 Largest School Districts: Prevalence and Risk Factors

• In Event: Workplace and Occupational Victimization

Abstract

A growing body of empirical studies indicates profoundly concerning trend on the prevalence of teacher victimization and its detrimental impacts. However, limited research has been conducted to examine risk factors associated with violence directed toward teachers by students, both at the individual- and school-levels. The present research is the first large-scale attempt to comprehensively investigate dynamic aspects of teacher victimization in urban school settings across 19 states nationwide, particularly in the aftermath of unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in schools. The current research found a high prevalence of violence and aggression directed toward teachers by students within educational institutions. Also, the study shows that teachers' classroom behaviors, school climate, and school policies on teacher victimization are significantly related to patterns of teacher victimization.

Authors

• Byongook Moon, University of Texas at San Antonio

• John McCluskey, Rochester Institute of Technology

• Guan Saw, Claremont Graduate University