“It’s a little bit too much”: Child and parent/carer perspectives on the educational experiences of children who experience high Environmental Sensitivity

De Kerckhove, Danielle 2023. “It’s a little bit too much”: Child and parent/carer perspectives on the educational experiences of children who experience high Environmental Sensitivity. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

This thesis consists of three parts: a literature review, an empirical paper, and a critical appraisal. It aims to explore the experience of high Environmental Sensitivity (ES), within UK-based educational settings, from the perspective of children, who self-identify as experiencing high ES, and their parents/carers. It further aims to outline how such children may be supported within their educational contexts. Part One: Major Research Literature Review Part One provides a review of the literature. It provides the context of the research, introducing the concept of ES, and exploring theory and current developments in the study of ES. It discusses the relevance of ES to Educational Psychology Practice (EPP) and documents a scoping review of literature, exploring ES within educational contexts. A rationale for the current study is provided, and research questions (RQs) are outlined. Part Two: Major Research Empirical Study Part Two presents an empirical paper. It begins with an overview of relevant literature, the rationale for the research, and subsequently developed RQs. A detailed methodology is presented, including research design and ethical considerations of the current study. The results section outlines findings from the Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA; Braun & Clarke, 2019), which are considered in relation to the wider context and previous research in the discussion section. Implications for EPP and future research are explored, in addition to strengths and limitations of the research. Part Three: Major Research Reflective Account Part Three details a critical review of the study’s contribution to knowledge and understanding in its field, and to the wider context of EPP. It offers a reflective and reflexive account of the researcher’s journey, including appraising the decisions made and considering alternative avenues, and lenses, which could have been adopted.

Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	12 July 2023
Last Modified:	13 Jul 2023 10:24
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/160998

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