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Teacher educators’ sensitivity to bullying and its coverage in their teaching: A blind spot in bullying research

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The role of teacher educators—professionals training future teachers—in bullying prevention has long been overlooked. This mixed-methods study surveyed 378 Austrian teacher educators (64 % female) to assess their sensitivity and teaching regarding bullying. The majority (77 %) showed sensitivity to bullying/non-bullying in the respective vignettes. Over 60 % reported covering bullying in their courses, mostly focusing on practical aspects. The factors that most influenced their coverage of bullying in their teaching were having experienced bullying, having completed anti-bullying training, and their thematic focus. These findings underscore the critical need for bullying education to be consistently integrated into teacher education programmes.

Source: International Journal of Educational Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2025.102912

Authors: Antonia Paljakka, Christoph Burger

Institutions: University of Vienna, Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,470