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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Teachers play a vital role in supporting children's trauma recovery.
  • Existing research indicates elementary school teachers may lack confidence in assisting students exposed to trauma.
  • This uncertainty can hinder effective support for traumatized children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the extent of concerns among elementary school teachers (ages 8-12) regarding their role in supporting traumatized students.
  • To identify factors influencing teachers' perceived difficulties in assisting children exposed to traumatic stressors.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to a random sample of 765 teachers in the Netherlands.
  • Teachers rated their difficulties on a 6-point Likert scale (9 items).
  • Multiple regression analysis was used to examine predictors of teachers' total difficulty scores.

Main Results:

  • The mean total difficulty score was 29.8 (SD = 7.37), indicating moderate concerns among teachers.
  • Between 25% and 63% of teachers reported significant difficulties on individual items.
  • Teaching experience, trauma-focused training, and the number of traumatized children were significant predictors, though the model explained only 4% of the variance.

Conclusions:

  • Elementary school teachers experience notable difficulties in supporting traumatized children.
  • Factors such as experience and training influence these difficulties.
  • There is a clear need for developing and implementing trauma-informed practices in elementary schools to better equip teachers.