School Violence and Teacher Resiliency at a Midwest Elementary/Middle School

摘要: School Violence and Teacher Resiliency at a Midwest Elementary/Middle by Jounice B. Wright MA, Wayne State University, 1981 BS, 1971 Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Degree Doctor Philosophy Public Health Walden University September 2015 Abstract The purpose this phenomenological study was to investigate, from perspective teachers, possible effect school violence on teacher resiliency. has been studied with respect student behavior academic success, as well socioeconomic influences, but not resiliency, expressed teachers themselves. theory conceptual framework. Participants were all Grades 2-8 an elementary/middle Midwest. Twelve in-depth interviews transcribed into text data analyzed common themes. Using NVivo, Version 10, I able more easily manage volumes data. Reoccurring themes meanings triangulated resiliency questionnaire, climate surveys, field notes. overarching that emerged target lowered when its exposed which allowed excessive violence, especially fights. A second theme there inconsistencies support offered administration, negatively impacted third significant lack parental community support, also affected school. Overarching can now be used need effective training about violence. outcomes may help generate improved policies local, state, national levels.The levels. Proposal September, Dedication would like dedicate research memory my parents, Rufus Elease Blackmon. am eternally grateful them, because they saw me qualities never have known there, then planted seeds time born until left earth, ensure those become fruitful. Acknowledgements thank Dr. William Revely, El, Pastor, encouraging begin journey, continuing remind God is source strength. In no specific order importance, Patrick Tschida, Diane Cortner, principal staff under study, beautiful daughter, Angela V. Wright, wonderful sister, Marcelle Blackmon, Richard K. Vincent, family friends. It your love, confidence me, encouragement, patience completed journey. Table