Beyond Bullying: A Qualitative Study of Teachers’ Attitudes
Anna Maria Altieri, Maria Luisa Zagalaz Sanchéz, Carmen González González de Mesa, Rosella Tomassoni, Javier Cachón Zagalaz, Giulio D’Urso
The study investigates inclusive practices and actions against bullying, adopted by 15 primary and lower secondary school teachers, working in Italian state and private institutions located in different socio-economic-cultural contexts. The survey was conducted voluntarily and anonymously. It involved 12 women and 3 men, aged between 32 and 63, with teaching experience ranging from 8 to 33 years. The investigation was carried out through a semi-structured interview, conducted in May and June 2024. Data analysis involved recording, transcription, information coding, and categorization, proceeding with an inductive method to identify general themes common across individual narratives. Six main themes emerged: Awareness of bullying and its consequences for those involved (1); Experience of bullying in their own classes or school (2); Bullying management and use of inclusive practices (3); Prevention and combating bullying at the school level (4); Collaboration with parents (5); Harassment experienced by teachers from students (6). Results are discussed in psycho-educational terms, highlighting potential practical implications.
Keywords
Bullying, Victimization, Teachers, School, Qualitative study.
