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Wesley J Wilson1, K Andrew R Richards2, Justin A Haegele3
1University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|February 14, 2020
Summary
Adapted physical education teachers report better workplace experiences than physical education teachers, with women experiencing more role overload. Findings inform teacher preparation and extend role socialization theory.
Area of Science:
- * Kinesiology and Sport Pedagogy
- * Educational Psychology
- * Sociology of Education
Background:
- * Workplace experiences significantly impact teacher retention and effectiveness in educational settings.
- * Role socialization theory provides a framework for understanding how individuals learn and adapt to professional roles.
- * Previous research has not extensively compared the workplace experiences of physical education (PE) and adapted physical education (APE) teachers, particularly concerning gender differences.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To compare the workplace experiences of physical education and adapted physical education teachers.
- * To investigate the influence of biological sex on these experiences.
- * To examine these comparisons through the lens of role socialization theory.
Main Methods:
- * A quantitative study involving 653 teachers (382 women) from PE (n=420) and APE (n=233) disciplines.
- * Utilized five validated instruments to assess marginalization, isolation, perceived mattering, role stressors, resilience, and emotional exhaustion.
- * A 2x2 factorial MANCOVA, controlling for teaching experience, was employed for data analysis.
Main Results:
- * Significant main effects for both teacher discipline and biological sex were found, but no interaction effect.
- * APE teachers reported significantly less marginalization, less isolation, more perceived mattering, and less emotional exhaustion than PE teachers.
- * Women across both disciplines experienced significantly higher role overload compared to men.
Conclusions:
- * Findings support and extend role socialization theory by highlighting distinct workplace socialization processes for APE teachers compared to PE teachers.
- * APE teachers experience more positive workplace environments regarding key psychosocial factors.
- * Implications for teacher preparation programs and future research directions are discussed to enhance support for both PE and APE educators.
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