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ERIC Number: ED638940
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 73
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ISBN: 979-8-3801-6982-0
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Who I Am: Voices beyond the Binary
Judi Culver
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Edgewood College
In this qualitative study, I explored the lived experiences of six participants in semi-structured interviews. Marcia's (1966) ego-identity-status concept and Bronfenbrenner's (1977) ecological framework were used to analyze data. Three interconnected themes emerged in leading individuals through their understanding of gender. They were as follows: Identity diffusion & foreclosure; power of language; acceptance & safety; and Power of discourse beyond the binary. All participants reached identity achievement. This study provides an understanding of influences that allowed participants to come to a place of acceptance and commit to an identity. Further longitudinal studies using these frameworks and methods are recommended. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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