Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences of Irish Secondary School Students with OCD
OCD is a prevalent mental disorder, particularly amongst adolescents, with prevalence rates between 1 and 3 percent globally. This study aimed to explore teachers’ perceptions and experiences of Irish secondary school students with OCD. Interviews were conducted with 15 secondary school (middle scho...
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| description | OCD is a prevalent mental disorder, particularly amongst adolescents, with prevalence rates between 1 and 3 percent globally. This study aimed to explore teachers’ perceptions and experiences of Irish secondary school students with OCD. Interviews were conducted with 15 secondary school (middle school/high school) teachers (4 male, 11 female). The data were analysed using Constant Comparison Analysis. In total, 35 categories emerged from which 10 domains were identified: manifestations of OCD; portrayal of OCD in the media; comorbidity; prevalence and impact; OCD in the classroom; teacher training; role as teachers; perceived ability to identify and support; barriers to identification and support; and importance of awareness and education. Further research on teachers’ understanding of OCD is recommended to inform the design of teacher training programmes to support students affected by OCD. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a727a18329d1490aba0d7cb520f46ed32025-08-20T02:17:25ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022025-04-0115450710.3390/educsci15040507Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences of Irish Secondary School Students with OCDSorcha Malone0Joanne McVeigh1Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, W23 X021 Maynooth, IrelandDepartment of Psychology, Maynooth University, W23 X021 Maynooth, IrelandOCD is a prevalent mental disorder, particularly amongst adolescents, with prevalence rates between 1 and 3 percent globally. This study aimed to explore teachers’ perceptions and experiences of Irish secondary school students with OCD. Interviews were conducted with 15 secondary school (middle school/high school) teachers (4 male, 11 female). The data were analysed using Constant Comparison Analysis. In total, 35 categories emerged from which 10 domains were identified: manifestations of OCD; portrayal of OCD in the media; comorbidity; prevalence and impact; OCD in the classroom; teacher training; role as teachers; perceived ability to identify and support; barriers to identification and support; and importance of awareness and education. Further research on teachers’ understanding of OCD is recommended to inform the design of teacher training programmes to support students affected by OCD.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/4/507obsessive–compulsive disorderOCDsecondary schoolmiddle schoolhigh schoolstudents |
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