Academic and Personal Identity: Connection vs. Separation

This article describes a qualitative study of faculty members' personal versus academic identities based on interviews with 31 self-identified social work faculty members of diverse groups. Participants were recruited with consideration of the following: gender, gender identity and expression,...

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Published in:Journal of social work education 2021-04, Vol.57 (2), p.239-250
Main Authors: Harold, Rena D., Prock, Kristen A., Groden, Sheryl R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrators
College Faculty
Ethnicity
Feminism
Gender identity
Identity
Identity management
Interviews
Professional Identity
Professional training
Qualitative research
Race
Religion
Self Concept
Sexual orientation
Sexuality
Social Work
Social work education
Teacher Administrator Relationship
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Behavior
Teacher Student Relationship
Teaching
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Summary:This article describes a qualitative study of faculty members' personal versus academic identities based on interviews with 31 self-identified social work faculty members of diverse groups. Participants were recruited with consideration of the following: gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or religion, to explore the impact of connecting vs. separating one's academic and personal identity. Data were collected using direct scribing which allows the researcher and participant to collaborate in the interview process. Social work faculty reported their experiences with identity management as it relates to interactions with students, colleagues, and administrators alike, as well as how it influences their teaching and research. Implications for social work education and the academy are considered.
ISSN:1043-7797
2163-5811
DOI:10.1080/10437797.2019.1670304