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Study of the School Climate in Vrapče Nursing School

School climate is a relatively permanent quality of the school environment that influences the
behavior of its members, based on a shared perception of behavior within the school. Thus, the
impact of school climate is reflected in various aspects of school life. It is associated with better
academic performance, fewer behavioral and emotional problems among students, higher job
satisfaction among school staff, lower levels of teacher stress, and reduced burnout. Conversely,
a negative school climate is linked to increased teacher stress, a lack of social support for
teachers, and higher levels of violence and victimization. This phenomenon has been less
explored in Croatian schools, and the goal of this research was to determine the level of school
climate at the Vrapče Nursing School
The study involved 35 teacher participants from the School who completed the "Croatian
School Climate Questionnaire for Teachers" (HUŠK-N) during April 2024. The collected data
were processed using descriptive and inferential statistics methods. The questionnaire showed
a high level of reliability (α = 0.859).
The results confirmed the hypothesis that most teachers perceive the school climate positively,
as the average score on the scale was 3.50 ±0.45 (range 1 - 5). There was no statistically
significant difference between vocational and general education teachers (t=-0.0839, p=0.934)
in the assessment of school climate. No statistically significant correlation was found between
the estimated school climate and the length of work experience (r=.08).
The positively assessed school climate at the Vrapče Nursing School shows potential that can
impact the school environment and contribute to the development of strategies that could more
involve parents and create a more inclusive and safer learning environment. Therefore, further
continuous monitoring and improvement of the school climate are necessary.

Key words: school climate, Vrapče Nursing, School, school environment

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