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Rates and Types of Student Aggression against Teachers: A Comparative Analysis of U.S. Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
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McMahon, Susan D.; Cafaro, Cori L.; Bare, Kailyn; Zinter, Kayleigh E.; Murillo, Yesenia Garcia; Lynch, Gabrielle; Anderman, Eric M.; Espelage, Dorothy L.; Reddy, Linda A.; Subotnik, Rena – Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, 2022
Student perpetrated violence against teachers is widespread, yet few studies differentiate teacher experiences of violence by school level (i.e., elementary, middle, and high school). This study, based upon 2,558 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade teacher survey responses, revealed differences in types of student aggression against teachers by…
Descriptors: Teacher Student Relationship, Aggression, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Schools
Classroom Goal Structures and Communication Style: The Role of Teacher Immediacy and Relevance-Making in Students' Perceptions of the Classroom
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Iaconelli, Ryan; Anderman, Eric M. – Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, 2021
We examined the relationships between teachers' communication styles and students' perceptions of the classroom goal structure. Within the context of high school health classes focused on teaching about HIV/STD/pregnancy prevention, we surveyed 456 students about their teachers' immediacy behaviors, efforts to make course content relevant, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Goal Orientation, Classroom Communication, Teacher Role
Teachers' Reactions to Experiences of Violence: An Attributional Analysis
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Anderman, Eric M.; Eseplage, Dorothy L.; Reddy, Linda A.; McMahon, Susan D.; Martinez, Andrew; Lane, Kathleen Lynne; Reynolds, Cecil; Paul, Narmada – Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, 2018
Violence perpetrated against teachers is prevalent and has the potential to adversely affect teachers' well-being, efficacy, and longevity in the profession. In this study, we examined teachers' reactions after having experienced violence, specifically examining the roles of attributional processes. In collaboration with the American Psychological…
Descriptors: Teacher Response, Teaching Experience, Violence, Attribution Theory
The Role of Perceived Autonomy Support in Principals' Affective Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction
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Chang, Yujin; Leach, Nicole; Anderman, Eric M. – Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, 2015
The purpose of this study is to examine the relations between principals' perceived autonomy support from superintendents, affective commitment to their school districts, and job satisfaction. We also explore possible moderation effects of principals' career experiences on these relations. Data were collected from K-12 public school principals in…
Descriptors: Correlation, Principals, Professional Autonomy, Job Satisfaction
Associations of Teacher Credibility and Teacher Affinity with Learning Outcomes in Health Classrooms
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Gray, DeLeon L.; Anderman, Eric M.; O'Connell, Ann A. – Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, 2011
In the present study (N = 633), we examine the role of teacher credibility and teacher affinity in classrooms. We explore the relations among these two characteristics and student gains in knowledge and valuing of learning about HIV and pregnancy prevention across high school classrooms. Results marshaled support for the notion that teacher…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Teacher Characteristics, Pregnancy, Credibility