Abstract

PACHECO-SALAZAR, Berenice. School Violence: The Perspective of Students and Teachers. REDIE [online]. 2018, vol.20, n.1, pp.112-121. ISSN 1607-4041.

The objective of the research was to understand the perceptions held by students and teachers regarding the causes of school violence. A descriptive, qualitative study was performed in two second-cycle elementary education establishments in the Dominican Republic, with a population of 604 students and 23 teachers. Information was collected through playful, creative workshops; in-depth interviews; focus groups; and non-participant observation. The study results highlight weak friendships, adherence to gender stereotypes, and internalization of violence as a form of entertainment. The conclusions are relevant for the design and implementation of assistance programs and the eradication of school violence.

Keywords : Violence; school coexistence; peer relationships; primary education.

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