Analysis of Research on Mobbing in Educational Institutions: An Evaluation in the Context of Social Work

Alp Eren TAZEGÜL

doi:10.62416/ijwb-61

Authors

Alp Eren TAZEGÜL Sakarya University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Social Work https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0469-7059

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62416/ijwb-61

Keywords:

Educational institution, school, mobbing, social work

Abstract

The general purpose of this study is to examine the theses dealing with the subject of mobbing in educational institutions in line with various variables, to determine their distribution according to years, types, universities, fields of study, sub-subjects, school levels, and to reveal the findings and suggestions of these theses about the effects of mobbing in the context of social work. In the study, the case study model, which is one of the qualitative research models, was used. The universe of the study consists of theses carried out in the field of mobbing in educational institutions, the full text of which can be accessed in the YÖK Thesis database. For this reason, sampling was not carried out and all relevant theses were included in the analysis. In this context, a total of 53 theses were included in the research. Descriptive analysis and content analysis techniques were used in the data analysis process, and firstly, the frequency analysis technique, which focuses on counting the frequencies of message elements, was used. According to the data, most of the studies conducted between 2005-2020 consisted of master's theses, and the most research was carried out at Gazi University. Studies generally focus on mobbing to which teachers are exposed, and the effects of mobbing are examined from psychological, organizational, social, and leadership perspectives. In particular, issues such as teachers' mobbing experiences, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, psychological health and motivation come to the fore. Measures against mobbing include strengthening school policies, leadership training, psychosocial support systems, and awareness programs.

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