Higher Education and Student Affairs Faculty Publications
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In this study, the authors propose and test a model of professional identity development among early career student affairs professionals. Using survey data from 173 new professionals (0-5 years of experience), factor analysis revealed three dimensions of professional identity: commitment, values congruence, and intellectual investment. Multivariate analyses found significant associations of age, master’s program characteristics, and influential people and experiences (e.g., interactions with professional colleagues and associations) with the dimensions of professional identity. Findings indicated key socialization experiences during and after graduate school were associated with the development of professional identity. We conclude with recommendations for practice and research.
Copyright Statement
Post-print
Repository Citation
Hirschy, Amy S.; Wilson, Maureen E.; Liddell, Debora L.; Boyle, Kathleen M.; and Pasquesi, Kira, "Socialization to student affairs: Early career experiences associated with professional identity development" (2015). Higher Education and Student Affairs Faculty Publications. 24.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/hied_pub/24
Publication Date
11-2015
Publication Title
Journal of College Student Development
Start Page No.
777
End Page No.
793