• Salim AL Shukaily

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• Rabee AL Shukaili

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• Mohammed AL Shammakhi

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• Maha Al Darei

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• Hilal AL-Shandudi

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• Younes Audeh

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• Younes Audeh

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This paper examines university faculty members’ perceptions about some bad habits that normally happen at academic institutions such as gossiping and backbiting. To highlight this serious issue, the researchers distributed a questionnaire among (20) male and female teachers in AL Dhahira Region- the Sultanate of Oman. What has been uncovered and revealed throughout this paper is that gossip is a frequently used communication means everywhere, although some participants have different perceptions regarding this issue. In addition, the results showed that gossip might be seen as a way of conveying information and developing relations among teachers at schools, colleges, and universities. However, in terms of harmful effects, gossip is a threat to schools’ stakeholders. Discussion, explanation, and recommendations will be highlighted in detail throughout this article.

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