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Understanding the complex interplay of victimization experiences, empathy and school climate in Tunisian schools.

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Title: Understanding the complex interplay of victimization experiences, empathy and school climate in Tunisian schools.
Authors: Chokri, Imed1,2,3 Chokri.imed@ISSEPGF.u-gafsa.tn, Jarraya, Mohamed1,3
Source: Frontiers in Education. 2024, p1-13. 13p.
Subject Terms: *School environment, *Empathy, *School children, *Primary schools, Crime victims
Abstract: Aim:Our study aims to examine the interactions between empathy, victimization, and the school climate in Tunisian primary schools. Method: In total, 312 school children (158 boys and 154 girls), with a mean age of 10.75 ± 1.32 years old participated voluntarily in the study. The students answered three scales that measure the School Climate, the Victimization, and the Empathy. Result: The results indicate a predominantly positive perception of the school climate by the students, both for the overall score (2.67 ± 0.64) and the scores of the different components of the school climate (ranging from2.61 to 2.86). Also, girls seemed to have a more positive perception of the overall school climate, displaying higher scores (2.86 ± 0.54) compared to boys' scores (2.45 ± 0.67). Moreover, other results showed positive and statistically significant correlations (p < 0.01) between the different dimensions of the school climate. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of creating a safe and inclusive school environment where empathy is encouraged, and effective measures are in place to prevent and address victimization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Aim:Our study aims to examine the interactions between empathy, victimization, and the school climate in Tunisian primary schools. Method: In total, 312 school children (158 boys and 154 girls), with a mean age of 10.75 ± 1.32 years old participated voluntarily in the study. The students answered three scales that measure the School Climate, the Victimization, and the Empathy. Result: The results indicate a predominantly positive perception of the school climate by the students, both for the overall score (2.67 ± 0.64) and the scores of the different components of the school climate (ranging from2.61 to 2.86). Also, girls seemed to have a more positive perception of the overall school climate, displaying higher scores (2.86 ± 0.54) compared to boys' scores (2.45 ± 0.67). Moreover, other results showed positive and statistically significant correlations (p < 0.01) between the different dimensions of the school climate. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of creating a safe and inclusive school environment where empathy is encouraged, and effective measures are in place to prevent and address victimization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:2504284X
DOI:10.3389/feduc.2024.1399876