Citation

Marraccini ME, Weyandt LL, Rossi JS. J. Am. Coll. Health 2015; 63(8): 563-572.

Affiliation

a Department of Psychology , University of Rhode Island , Kingston , Rhode Island.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2015.1060596

PMID

26151235

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study developed and examined the psychometric properties of a newly formed measure designed to assess professor/instructor bullying, as well as teacher bullying occurring prior to college. Additionally, prevalence of instructor bullying and characteristics related to victims of instructor bullying were examined. PARTICIPANTS: Participants were 337 college students recruited in 2012 from a northeastern university.

METHODS: An online questionnaire was administered to college students. A split-half, cross-validation approach was employed for measurement development.

RESULTS: The measure demonstrated strong criterion validity and internal consistency. Approximately half of students reported witnessing professor/instructor bullying and 18% reported being bullied by a professor/instructor. Report of teacher bullying occurring prior to college was related to professor/instructor bullying in college, and sex was a moderating variable.

CONCLUSION: College students perceive instructor bullying as occurring but may not know how to properly address it. Prevention efforts should be made by university administrators, faculty and staff.

Language: en