Opinions of Teachers Employed in Private Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers Regarding Mobbing

Authors : Pınar Adıgüzel, Özge Ünlü

Pages : 70-94

Doi:10.37233/trsped.drr.1804123

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Publication Date : 2025-12-08

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Mobbing, which is a significant issue in workplaces, negatively affects both society and individuals. This problem in educational institutions not only reduces teachers\\\' quality of life but also undermines the effectiveness of educational activities. This study, designed with a phenomenological approach, a qualitative research method, aimed to reveal the mobbing experiences of teachers working in Private Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers in Izmir. The research data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 24 teachers and analyzed using content analysis. The findings indicate that mobbing is common in these institutions, with tactics such as excessive workload and withholding deserved wages being prevalent. These practices have significant negative psychological, social, and professional impacts on teachers. It has been concluded that there is a critical need for training programs to inform teachers about mobbing and their legal rights, and that these institutions should be subject to rigorous supervision through legal regulations.
Keywords : Özel eğitim, yıldırma, toplumsal cinsiyet, özel eğitim öğretmenleri, özel eğitim ve rehabilitasyon merkezleri.

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