Augustus, Jo
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0518-7866
, Williams, Briony and Goodall, Dawn
(2019)
Using transactional analysis to examine the role of personal academic tutor and its impact on wellbeing?
In: University of Worcester Learning and Teaching Conference: Learning in Partnership, 12-13 June 2019, Worcester, UK.
(Unpublished)
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Abstract
Introduction: This conference lecture paper explores the experience of acting as a personal academic tutor (PAT) at the University of Worcester. The researchers aimed to establish the robustness of the PAT system, with a focus on wellbeing of both staff and students. This research took place within the context of a growing concern of student wellbeing in HE. Alongside this there is a growing recognition of the importance of staff wellbeing as a means of maintaining an effective PAT system.
Method: A thematic analysis (n) 26 full time employees with at least 1-year PAT experience identified 3 key themes; self, others/ systems and resilience. Subordinate themes within each include; Burden, self as context, mental health, resilience, boundaries, deployment, experience systems and support. The researchers then re-examined the thematic data through the lens of Transactional Analysis.
Findings: Karpmans’ (1968) drama triangle became evident in the development within the PAT student relationship and its incumbent complexity.
Conclusion: this paper has explored the experiences of being a PAT at one university. The effects on staff wellbeing had both positive and negative consequences. These findings lead to a discussion about the development of the student PAT relationship.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture) |
|---|---|
| Departments: | Institute of Health > Centre for Excellence in Paramedic Practice |
| Depositing User: | Jo Augustus |
| Date Deposited: | 31 May 2023 12:45 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jan 2024 09:16 |
| URI: | https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/7136 |
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