“I hate it. However, I recognise that there are times that I have to.” Exploring the use of physical restraint in schools in Wales: staff experiences, evaluating approaches and informing future practice

Phillips, Natalie 2025. “I hate it. However, I recognise that there are times that I have to.” Exploring the use of physical restraint in schools in Wales: staff experiences, evaluating approaches and informing future practice. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

This thesis is presented in three main sections. Firstly, a major literature review; secondly, an empirical paper; thirdly, a major research reflective account. Below is a summary of the content for each of these sections. III.I. Part 1: Major Research Literature Review This section is divided into two parts. Part A is a narrative review which aims to provide an overview of the contextual and theoretical literature relevant to the research. Part B is a scoping review using a systematic approach on the use of, and staff and children and young people’s experiences and views of, physical restraint in schools. The literature is critically discussed to provide rationale for the current research. III.II. Part 2: Empirical Paper This section comprises a detailed account of the current research. Part 2 provides a brief overview of the existing literature, and references the research paradigm and the assumptions underpinning the current research. It details the method of participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and how ethical considerations were addressed. The data gathered is presented with consideration to the two research questions, where direct quotations from participants provide illustration of the themes. Themes identified from the analysis are discussed in relation to the current literature, as well as proposed implications for Educational Psychology practice. Finally, strengths and limitations of the research are outlined before providing suggestions for future research. III.III. Part 3: Major Research Reflective Account This section comprises a reflective account of the research process and the researcher’s own professional development. It will be presented in two parts. The first part will provide a critical account of the development of the research and researcher. The second part will outline the research’s contribution to knowledge and dissemination strategy.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Schools > Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	24 September 2025
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2025 10:20
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/181300

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