The Nexus of Childhood Socialization Patterns and Verbal Bullying from the Point of View of Kindergarten Teachers

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the nature of the relationship between childhood socialization patterns and verbal bullying from the point of view of kindergarten teachers. Using the descriptive correlation design; a sample of the study consisting of (88) kindergarten teachers were randomly selected from Amman schools. For data collection, the socialization patterns scale (Al-Ashmawi), and verbal bullying scale (Behensawi and Hassn) have been used.  Findings indicated that the love and acceptance pattern was the most effective socialization pattern as reported by participants. In addition to a significant positive correlation between childhood socialization patterns and verbal bullying. Related to the effect of participants' qualification and experience years in their point of view on childhood socialization patterns and verbal bullying; findings did not detect any significant differences regarding the effect of participants' qualification. Also, there is a statistically significant difference in childhood socialization patterns regarding the effect of participants' experience years.

Keywords: Childhood, Socialization, Bullying, Kindergarten, Teachers.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-24-11

Publication date:August 31^st 2023