Crenças de gestores escolares em relação ao bullying

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the beliefs (belief systems) of educational administrators regarding bullying. Participants were teachers, coordinators, principals and vice-principals of two schools of municipal schools. The literature points out educators as key professionals in the school intervention for violence, and beliefs relevant to understanding the process of managing this environment. A qualitative methodology was carried out and educators answered a semi-structured interview. The treatment of the interviews was done using the technique of content analysis. The results show a strong tendency of educators in consider the parents or guardians of children absent in the socialization process and formal education of students. This belief is linked to other ones regarding management of bullying, and the absence of family as a deterrent to the effectiveness of any intervention process at school. Family-related beliefs are related to low quality in parenting and little emotional contact with the child. Accordingly, the study findings points out relevant factors to be considered in future school anti-bullying interventions, both the training of educators and family participation in the process.