НАСИЛНО ПОНАШАЊЕ УЧЕНИКА ПРЕМА НАСТАВНИЦИМА У СРЕДЊОЈ ШКОЛИ
STUDENT’S VIOLENT BEHAVIOR DIRECTED AGAINST TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

Summary/Abstract: The results of previous studies consistently suggest that the teaching profession carries a high risk of victimization in the workplace. Teachers’ exposure to violence is a relatively new field of scientific research, which is why the data on the scope and nature of this problem is limited, especially in our country. This paper presents the results of research on the frequency and characteristics of students’ violent behavior directed against teachers in our schools. The sample consisted of 564 secondary school teachers from all over Serbia. The APA Classroom Violence Directed Against Teachers Task Force questionnaire was used to assess victimization of teachers. Research results indicated that, during the previous school year, almost 80% of teachers had experienced violent behavior from students, most frequently in the form of obscene remarks or gestures. Victimization was significantly related to gender, age, and length of teachers’ work experience. Furthermore, significant relationships were determined between victimization of teachers and school type, size, and location. The obtained findings about the prevalence and factors related to victimization of teachers can have significant implications for future research and practice.

• Details
• Contents