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The image of the teaching profession in Turkiye has been negatively impacted by technological developments, changing social expectations, economic inadequacy, negative media representation, and violence against teachers. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze perceptions of the teaching profession's image among key educational stakeholders and identify shared viewpoints to inform policies that improve teachers' social status.

September 2, 2026Journal of Education and FutureOpen Access

The Image of the Teaching Profession from the Perspectives of Teachers, Administrators, and Parents

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EAElif AKANAtatürk University BİBünyamin İSPİRAtatürk University ADAdnan DelenAtatürk University

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Phenomenological study reveals declining professional prestige among teachers, administrators, and parents, highlighting the need for systemic educational and economic reforms.

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To analyze perceptions of the teaching profession's image among key educational stakeholders and identify shared viewpoints to inform policies that improve teachers' social status.
Conducted a qualitative phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews with 29 participants across various ages, disciplines, and experience levels in Turkiye.
Imported interview data into MAXQDA software and performed structured thematic content analysis.
Identified a marked decline in the social and professional status of teaching, driven primarily by low economic compensation, negative media depictions, violence against educators, and restricted professional growth opportunities.
Determined that misalignments between theoretical undergraduate coursework and practical classroom realities, alongside rapid technological changes and high social expectations, further degrade professional image.

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AKAN et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a97e318c562ede874ec7b92 https://doi.org/10.30786/jef.1777484

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Phenomenological study reveals declining professional prestige among teachers, administrators, and parents, highlighting the need for systemic educational and economic reforms.

The Image of the Teaching Profession from the Perspectives of Teachers, Administrators, and Parents

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The Image of the Teaching Profession from the Perspectives of Teachers, Administrators, and Parents

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