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The Ecology of Teachers’ Experiences with Violence and Lack of Administrative Support
Author(s) -
McMahon Susan D.,
Reaves Samantha,
McConnell Elizabeth A.,
Peist Eric,
Ruiz Linda
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
american journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.113
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1573-2770
pISSN - 0091-0562
DOI - 10.1002/ajcp.12202
Subject(s) - health psychology , public health , ecology , public support , ecological psychology , psychology , public relations , political science , nursing , social psychology , medicine , biology
Highlights Teacher‐directed violence is a significant problem in schools. Lack of support from administrators was one of teachers’ most upsetting experiences. An ecological framework was used to examine lack of administrative support across multiple levels. Implications for research, practice, and policy are provided to improve administrative support.