Violence and aggression against educators and school personnel, retention, stress, and training needs: National survey results
The research article investigates the alarming rise in violence and aggression against educators in the United States, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on two large-scale surveys conducted before and after pandemic restrictions, the study reveals that incidents of verbal harassment, threats, cyberbullying, and physical violence have surged, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This increase has led to a significant rise in educators expressing intentions to resign or transfer.
- Publisher
- American Psychologist
- Country
- United States of America
- Year of publication
- 2024
- Region
- North America and the Caribbean
- Topics
- Pandemics and epidemics Safety Violence and harassment Working conditions
- Available in
- English
- Categories of staff
- Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
- Resource type
- Downloadable file