Method
Participants
The sample consisted of 95 teachers from schools in the UK. A snowball sampling
technique was used. There were 71 female (68%) and 24 male teachers (32%). Teachers
were recruited from both primary (68%) and secondary schools (32%). Of the teachers
who completed the questionnaire, 87% worked full time, 10% part time and 3% worked
as supply teachers. The average length of time in the profession was 12.3 years
(with a standard deviation of 8.9), and ranged from 5 months to 33 years. The overall
response rate was 60%