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STUDY IN FINLAND: Thousands of students report being bullied by school staff, but there's a catch
According to a THL study, thousands of young people in Finland report experiencing inappropriate behavior or bullying by school staff.
TL;DR
- Thousands of young people in Finland reported experiencing inappropriate behavior or bullying by school staff, according to a THL study.
- In some municipalities like Joutsa and Kinnula, almost half of students reported similar experiences.
- In Asikkala, 38% of students reported bullying, and local authorities identified cases of inappropriate teacher speech and communication.
- Experts suggest that results in smaller schools might be influenced by school size and student-teacher relationships.
- Researchers note that the findings may not always be about classic bullying but also disciplinary situations perceived as unpleasant by students.