ERIC Number: EJ1392255
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Oct
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
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Relationship between Perceived Supervisor Support and Workplace Bullying in School Nurses in Virginia
Journal of School Nursing, v39 n5 p396-405 Oct 2023
Workplace bullying among school nurses is a significant problem with supervisors either contributing to or preventing such behavior. This study aimed to determine if support from nursing and school supervisors is associated with workplace bullying among Virginia school nurses. In this analysis of a cross-sectional survey, responses from 159 school nurses with two supervisors to the Survey of Perceived Supervisor Support and Short-Negative Acts Questionnaire were examined. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed. Findings demonstrated a significant, inverse relationship between perceived support from both supervisors and workplace bullying, accounting for 27.7% of the variance. No relationship was found between bullying and frequency of supervisor contact. The research suggests quality and not quantity of supervisor support may protect school nurses against workplace bullying.
Descriptors: Bullying, Work Environment, School Nurses, Administrator Behavior, Supervisors, Administrator Role, Leadership Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Incidence, Interpersonal Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Virginia
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