How do male primary teachers cope with the fear and uncertainty they experience in relation to physical contact?
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Article Title | How do male primary teachers cope with the fear and uncertainty they experience in relation to physical contact? |
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ERA Journal ID | 20762 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Cruickshank, Vaughan (Author), Kerby, Martin (Author) and Baguley, Margaret (Author) |
Journal Title | Education 3-13: the professional journal for primary education |
Journal Citation | 50 (7), pp. 979-992 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2022 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0300-4279 |
1475-7575 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2021.1929378 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03004279.2021.1929378 |
Abstract | Young children often look to their teachers for affection and acceptance, particularly if they are injured or upset. Yet, many male primary teachers experience substantial fear and uncertainty about making physical contact with their students. This study used 53 open ended survey responses and semi-structured interviews with five experienced male primary teachers in Tasmania, Australia to investigate the coping strategies and supports these men use to deal with this challenge. Findings revealed a variety of coping strategies and supports, and that the fear and uncertainty surrounding physical contact and false accusations needs to be reduced if more male primary teachers are to feel confident interacting with their students in the same ways their female colleagues do. |
Keywords | Fears, gendered double standards, male primary teachers, physical contact, primary education, stereotypes, students, fears, strategies, support |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390412. Teacher and student wellbeing |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Tasmania |
School of Education | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6579/how-do-male-primary-teachers-cope-with-the-fear-and-uncertainty-they-experience-in-relation-to-physical-contact
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