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

Year: 2024

Type: article

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 (n = 85) or the UK (n = 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—the context of sexual harassment. 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.

Source: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2024.2440735

Authors: Ellenna Wong, Siobhán Healy-Cullen, Richard deVisser, Pádraig MacNeela, Kate Dawson

Institutions: University of Greenwich, Massey University, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Language: English

Topic: Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: University of Galway