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Background <p>Violence against teachers is a&#xa0;significant public health issue that has received limited attention in research and practice. This study aims to fill this gap by collecting representative data on violence experienced by public school teachers in German-speaking areas of Switzerland.</p> Methods <p>In 2022, a&#xa0;survey was conducted among teachers across all school levels (kindergarten to upper secondary) in German-speaking areas of Switzerland (<i>n</i> = 5435; 6.5% of all teachers). The questionnaire addressed experiences of psychological, physical, and sexual violence, as well as vandalism, over the past 5&#xa0;years (2017–2022). Data on the form, frequency, perpetrator, and severity of violence were collected.</p> Results <p>Two-thirds of surveyed teachers reported experiencing at least one form of violence in a&#xa0;school setting within the last 5&#xa0;years. Psychological violence, particularly verbal abuse and insults, was the most frequently reported form. Notably, parents or guardians were more often the perpetrators than students. Verbal abuse affected 48% of teachers, while violence against property (13%) and physical attacks not requiring medical treatment (15%) were also prevalent. Although less frequent, violence from colleagues and superiors was perceived as particularly distressing.</p> Conclusion <p>This study is the first to provide representative data on the prevalence and forms of violence against teachers in German-speaking areas of Switzerland. Findings indicate that two-thirds of surveyed teachers have experienced at least one form of violence in the last five school years, with psychological violence, especially insults, verbal abuse, and threats being the most common. Contrary to other studies, violence was more frequently perpetrated by parents or guardians than students. The results highlight the need for enhanced prevention programs and intervention strategies by school administrators. Considering the impact on teacher health, job satisfaction, and educational quality, prioritizing violence against teachers in research, policy, and practice is crucial.</p>

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Formen und Häufigkeit von Gewalt gegen Lehrpersonen in der Deutschschweiz: Analyse einer repräsentativen Umfrage

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    2025年1月14日

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  • Beat A. Schwendimann,
  • Martina Brägger

摘要

Background

Violence against teachers is a significant public health issue that has received limited attention in research and practice. This study aims to fill this gap by collecting representative data on violence experienced by public school teachers in German-speaking areas of Switzerland.

Methods

In 2022, a survey was conducted among teachers across all school levels (kindergarten to upper secondary) in German-speaking areas of Switzerland (n = 5435; 6.5% of all teachers). The questionnaire addressed experiences of psychological, physical, and sexual violence, as well as vandalism, over the past 5 years (2017–2022). Data on the form, frequency, perpetrator, and severity of violence were collected.

Results

Two-thirds of surveyed teachers reported experiencing at least one form of violence in a school setting within the last 5 years. Psychological violence, particularly verbal abuse and insults, was the most frequently reported form. Notably, parents or guardians were more often the perpetrators than students. Verbal abuse affected 48% of teachers, while violence against property (13%) and physical attacks not requiring medical treatment (15%) were also prevalent. Although less frequent, violence from colleagues and superiors was perceived as particularly distressing.

Conclusion

This study is the first to provide representative data on the prevalence and forms of violence against teachers in German-speaking areas of Switzerland. Findings indicate that two-thirds of surveyed teachers have experienced at least one form of violence in the last five school years, with psychological violence, especially insults, verbal abuse, and threats being the most common. Contrary to other studies, violence was more frequently perpetrated by parents or guardians than students. The results highlight the need for enhanced prevention programs and intervention strategies by school administrators. Considering the impact on teacher health, job satisfaction, and educational quality, prioritizing violence against teachers in research, policy, and practice is crucial.