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The importance of teacher support: Differential impacts by gender and sexuality.
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Journal of adolescence [J Adolesc] 2017 Apr; Vol. 56, pp. 136-144. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Feb 21. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Teachers play an important role in shaping the experiences of high school students with regard to patterns of heteronormativity and binary gender norms, particularly for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. A climate survey of high school students (n = 953) in the United States examined the association between students' well-being and their relationships with teachers. The sample was majority white (65.8%) and multiracial (14.1%). Cisgender (cis)-girls (49.6%), cis-boys (41.2%), and trans students (9.2%), as well as heterosexual (78.4%) and LGBQ students (21.6%) were represented. Regression models indicate teachers' use of oppressive language and their intervention in situations of bias and students' trust and comfort with teachers were significantly associated with students' self-esteem. Teachers' use of biased language was directly associated with student self-reported grades. Moderation tests indicate teacher relationships are strongly associated with heterosexual and cisgender students' wellbeing. Recommendations for teacher education and future research are discussed.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 The Foundation for Professionals in Services for Adolescents. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1095-9254
- Volume :
- 56
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of adolescence
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28231485
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2017.02.002