Department
Advanced Education Programs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate school violence and its effects on secondary teachers in rural Kansas settings. The subjects were chosen from 8 rural Kansas school districts. Demographic information was included on all surveys; this information consisted of gender, ethnic identification, years of teaching, population of school, and type of school where respondent was teaching. The survey instrument consisted of 12 statements; a likert scale was used so teachers could reflect degree of feeling toward each statement. A comment section was attached to the survey so teachers could reflect personal experiences and emotions about violence in the schools. Information provided by respondents surveys and comments indicated that teachers felt violence in the rural schools is a growing dilemma that is not being handled effectively. Respondents acknowledged that violent students are causing stress and a decrease in job satisfaction for teachers. The research reflected attitudes that teachers are not properly trained to handle violent students, and violent/hostile students do not receive effective punishment for their behavior.
Keywords
Special Education
Advisor
Michael Kallam
Date of Award
Summer 1993
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Ullom, Kent, "School Violence: Its Effect on Secondary Teachers in Rural Kansas Settings" (1993). Master's Theses. 2431.
DOI: 10.58809/HVRY9629
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2431
Rights
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