Educator-To-Student Sexual Harassment in UK and Irish Secondary Schools: A Qualitative Analysis.

Ellenna Wong, Siobh��n Healy-Cullen, Richard deVisser, P��draig MacNeela, Kate Dawson
Author Information
  1. Ellenna Wong: Psychology and Counselling, University of Greenwich, London, UK.
  2. Siobh��n Healy-Cullen: School of Psychology, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand.
  3. Richard deVisser: Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK.
  4. P��draig MacNeela: School of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
  5. Kate Dawson: School of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.

Abstract

The current study examines the way sexual harassment, a specific facet of educator sexual misconduct, is experienced by secondary school students. The qualitative component of an online survey was completed by participants aged 18+ who had attended secondary school in Ireland (���=���85) or the UK (���=���74), and who were recruited to participate via social media. Participants were asked to describe the incident of educator-student sexual harassment they experienced that had the greatest effect on them. Data were analyzed using a deductive approach to thematic analysis and coded into topic summary themes using Fitzgerald's (1995) sexual harassment victimization measure and its respective sexual harassment categories. We also produced an additional theme-. Collectively, these findings can inform educational policies and reporting processes for educator-student sexual harassment, to ultimately support the safety and well-being of all students.

Keywords

MeSH Term

Humans
Sexual Harassment
Female
Ireland
Male
Adolescent
Schools
United Kingdom
Students
Qualitative Research
Adult
Young Adult
Crime Victims
Educational Personnel

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