A1 Journal article (refereed)
Teachers’ Focus of Attention in First-grade Classrooms : Exploring Teachers Experiencing Less and More Stress Using Mobile Eye-tracking (2022)
Chaudhuri, S., Muhonen, H., Pakarinen, E., & Lerkkanen, M.-K. (2022). Teachers’ Focus of Attention in First-grade Classrooms : Exploring Teachers Experiencing Less and More Stress Using Mobile Eye-tracking. Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 66(6), 1076-1092. https://doi.org/10.1080/00313831.2021.1958374
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Chaudhuri, Saswati; Muhonen, Heli; Pakarinen, Eija; Lerkkanen, Marja-Kristiina
Journal or series: Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research
ISSN: 0031-3831
eISSN: 1470-1170
Publication year: 2022
Publication date: 06/08/2021
Volume: 66
Issue number: 6
Pages range: 1076-1092
Publisher: Routledge, Taylor & Francis
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00313831.2021.1958374
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/77309
Abstract
This study investigated teachers’ focus of attention and stress in first-grade classrooms. Teachers’ (n = 53) focus of attention was recorded in fall and spring with a mobile eye-tracking device, and the teachers reported stress via questionnaires. Correlation analysis was used to examine association between teacher stress (exhaustion, cynicism, and inadequacy) and focus of attention. Then, one teacher reporting more stress and one reporting less stress were selected for a case study to examine variations in their focus of attention. The results showed positive associations between teachers’ perceived inadequacy and overall focus of attention (whole eye-tracking recording) both in fall and spring. Teachers’ focus of attention during specific activity settings of management/routines and transitions correlated positively with all three stress domains in fall. In addition, a positive association was also found between teacher inadequacy and focus of attention during teacher-directed large group activity setting.
Keywords: teachers; stress (biological phenomena); exhaustion; mental well-being; cynicism; concentration (psychology); concentration (societal change); eye movements
Free keywords: mobile eye tracking; focus of attention; teacher stress; inadequacy; first-grade classroom
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- The effects of teacher-student interactions on child outcomes: Behavioral and
psychophysiological mechanisms- Lerkkanen, Marja-Kristiina
- Academy of Finland
- Is stress contagious in a classroom? Reciprocal relations between teacher and student well-being
- Pakarinen, Eija
- Ella ja Georg Ehrnrooth Foundation
- The role of teacher stress and wellbeing on the quality of pedagogical interactions
- Lerkkanen, Marja-Kristiina
- Finnish Work Environment Fund
Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2022
Preliminary JUFO rating: 2