Key findings from the research report, ‘The impact of teaching on personal relationships’ by Kat Cauchi (published by NetSupport).
80.6%
of teachers said teaching negatively impacted on their relationships
Which relationship(s) have been negatively impacted?
- Combination 54.3%
- Partner 23.1%
- Family 6.5%
- Friends 1.2%
73.7%
of teachers said teaching specifically impacted on their intimate relationships
66.7%
of teachers feel/felt unable to effectively maintain personal relationships while teaching.
What is causing the impact?
- Work-life balance 52.3%
- Exhaustion 15.2%
- Stress or anxiety 29%
- Other 3.5%
69.8%
of teachers left or considered leaving teaching or taking time off due (or in part due) to a negative impact on relationships.
Does your setting give you support in maintaining positive personal relationships?
- Yes 27.8%
- No 54.9%
- Unsure 17.2%
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