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ERIC Number: EJ1312308
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Oct
Pages: 29
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-161X
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Using Adolescent Perceptions of Misconduct to Help Educational Leaders Identify and Respond to Sexual Misconduct
Hernandez, Frank; McPhetres, Jonathan; Hughes, Jamie
Educational Administration Quarterly, v57 n4 p507-535 Oct 2021
Purpose: In the current study, we present data describing adolescents' perceptions and knowledge of educator sexual misconduct. Prior research has not investigated how adolescents understand these situations, and this information can help school leaders, educators, and researchers both understand how these situations begin and develop programs aimed at identifying cases of misconduct in order to reduce future occurrences. Research Design: The study took place in a Texas city designated as an "Other City Center" District Type by Texas Education Agency. The study's 1,203 participants were secondary students from the district. Findings: Findings indicate that almost 2% of those surveyed openly admitted to currently being consensually sexually involved with a teacher. Those in a relationship were equally likely to be male or female, were older, and were engaged in risky online activities, including using the internet to connect with strangers, sending or receiving sexually suggestive pictures and videos, and searching for their teacher on social media. Implications: There are numerous implications for policy and preparation at various levels, from state and national legislation to school and school district policy to teacher- and principal-preparation programs.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Title IX Education Amendments 1972
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