Randomized trial assesses the understanding of inappropriate behavior in educators, suggesting tailored training can prevent misconduct.
Key Points
The aim is to develop an inventory that measures educators' beliefs and understanding about inappropriate behavior with students.
Developed the Educator Misconduct Prevention and Reporting Inventory (EMPRI) consisting of three factors: school response efficacy, self-efficacy, and social norms.
Measured educators' understanding of boundary crossing behavior related to sexual misconduct.
Identified three main factors influencing educators' perceptions of misconduct reporting: response efficacy, self-efficacy, and social norms.
The EMPRI can help tailor training and measure the effectiveness of interventions in schools.