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Physical assaults among education workers: findings from a statewide study
Hope M Tiesman1, Scott Hendricks, Srinivas Konda
1From the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Safety Research, Analysis and Field Evaluations Branch, Morgantown, WVa.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|May 24, 2014
Summary
Physical assaults on Pennsylvania education workers, though rarely serious, significantly impact job satisfaction and stress. Those assaulted were more likely to consider leaving the education field.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Occupational Health
- Criminology
Background:
- Workplace violence is a growing concern in educational settings.
- Understanding the prevalence and impact of physical assaults on education workers is crucial for improving safety and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enumerate and describe physical assaults experienced by education workers in Pennsylvania.
- To identify risk factors associated with physical assaults in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was administered to a random sample of 6450 Pennsylvania education workers.
- Data were analyzed using logistic regression to determine risk factors for physical assault.
Main Results:
- During the 2009-2010 school year, 309 of 2514 surveyed workers reported 597 physical assaults.
- Special education teachers, urban workers, and those in their initial three years of employment faced increased risk.
- Assaulted workers reported higher stress, lower job satisfaction, and a greater likelihood of considering leaving the education field.
Conclusions:
- While most physical assaults on education workers were not severe, their psychological and professional impact was substantial.
- The findings highlight the need for interventions to address workplace violence and its consequences in the education sector.
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