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TRANSITIONS: HOW INDIVIDUALS IN THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY USE IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT.
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Creator
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Campanaro, Candice, Grauerholz, Elizabeth, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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There exists an extensive body of literature focusing on impression management, with numerous studies addressing the effects of gender performance on members of the GLBT community. Despite a growing body of literature that centers on the differences between the genders, there exists a lack of research regarding the transgender community's ability to use impression management. This exploratory study addresses subjective experiences regarding transgender identity, and concentrates on self...
Show moreThere exists an extensive body of literature focusing on impression management, with numerous studies addressing the effects of gender performance on members of the GLBT community. Despite a growing body of literature that centers on the differences between the genders, there exists a lack of research regarding the transgender community's ability to use impression management. This exploratory study addresses subjective experiences regarding transgender identity, and concentrates on self-definition and impression management in everyday life. It was found through interviews that "transition" is a temporary state that relies heavily on "passing" through impression management to create a new gender status. Once the new gender status is achieved, passing is no longer an issue and impression management is once again implemented in a more routine way similar to that of those who are not transgender.
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Date Issued
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2011
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Identifier
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CFE0003906, ucf:48746
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003906
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THE STIGMATIZATION OF DEATHCARE WORKERS.
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Simone, Shannon, Corzine, Jay, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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Research has indicated that Funeral Directors and Embalmers are stigmatized for their work. Studies have shown that, although the decay of dead bodies is a stigmatized process in American culture, these particular deathcare workers are able to shift the focus of their services from the dead to the living. However, there remains a lack of research regarding deathcare workers who are not employed as Funeral Directors or Embalmers- those whose positions are not as obvious to the general public....
Show moreResearch has indicated that Funeral Directors and Embalmers are stigmatized for their work. Studies have shown that, although the decay of dead bodies is a stigmatized process in American culture, these particular deathcare workers are able to shift the focus of their services from the dead to the living. However, there remains a lack of research regarding deathcare workers who are not employed as Funeral Directors or Embalmers- those whose positions are not as obvious to the general public. This research explores how, why, and to what degree stigma is placed on those individuals who spend the majority of their work time in direct contact with dead bodies, as opposed to grieving family members. Interviews with funeral employees have been utilized to provide insight into this phenomenon. Results of the analysis show that frequency of contact with bodies is only one of three major factors influencing the stigma of deathcare workers. These results are examined and directions for future research are offered.
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Date Issued
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2011
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CFE0003922, ucf:48694
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003922
