Resumen

FAGUNDES, Cristina Maria; CRESPO, Álvaro Roberto  y  GUARESCHI, Pedrinho Arcides. Psychological violence and vertical upward harassment in two public schools in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Salud de los Trabajadores [online]. 2013, vol.21, n.2, pp.129-140. ISSN 1315-0138.

This article is the result of a study on adverse relationships between students and teachers from the fifth grade (primary education) in two public schools in Porto Alegre, characterized by psychological violence and/or vertical moral harassment directed at teachers. The study population consisted of 18 teachers, using focal groups and individual interviews. Qualitative analysis of the results suggests students are engaging in these practices, but they are not being identified by the teachers. Findings were not related to sex, age, seniority or teaching area. The impacts, in terms of health and disease, were described forcefully and included psychological and psychosomatic disorders. Barriers to teachers asserting their roles when they are targets of violence and when they lack training in handling confrontations, institutional support or adherence to effective medical treatment, were discussed. More research in this area will not only increase awareness among teachers, but should further delimit and conceptualize these episodes in schools.

Palabras clave : social behavior; teachers; violence.

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