It involves any acts of omission and commission that are judged byprofes sional experts to be psychologically damaging
An example of maltreatment in schools is using fear and intimidation to install discipline in the classroom.
Finally, teacher support can be conceptualized similarly to social support in schools, strongly related to one’s psychological well-being. For example, acceptance, care, encouragement and approval from significant others (e.g., teachers in school settings) may enhance self-esteem and self evaluation of the pupil. In contrast to this, Bru,
Boyesen, Munthe, and Roland (1998) asserted that lack of teacher support would negatively influence the development of a positive self-concept among pupils.