Abstract
This paper reviews teachers’ perceptions of adolescent school-related behaviour problems in Greece. The study sample consisted of 205 secondaiy school teachers (96 men and 109 women) with various specializations. A 21-item questionnaire was developed and distributed to teachers. Findings indicate that (1) Greek teachers use a specific terminology when referring to these students; (2) they perceive a multi-dimensional spectrum of problem behaviour causation emphasizing the adolescent's home; (3) they also perceive adolescents’ problem behaviours to be associated with factors such as their gender and learning difficulties; the gender, age and specialization of the teacher; and class instruction and discipline. The need for teacher in-service adolescent mental health training is stressed. Also, psychological services should be delivered to support schools in Greece.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 271-284 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1995 |