Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2015
Department
Psychology
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.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Marraccini, M. E., Weyandt, L. L., & Rossi, J. S. (2015). College Students' Perceptions of Professor/Instructor Bullying: Questionnaire Development and Psychometric Properties. Journal of American College Health, 63(8), 563-572. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2015.1060596
Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2015.1060596
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