Development of Professional Identity Through Socialization in Graduate School

Author(s)

Debora L. Liddell, The University of Iowa
Maureen E. Wilson, Bowling Green State UniversityFollow
Kira Pasquesi, The University of Iowa
Amy S. Hirschy, University of Louisville
Kathleen M. Boyle, University of St. Thomas

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Professional identity is one outcome of successful socialization. The purpose of this study was to understand how socialization in graduate programs contributes to the development of professional identity for new professionals in student affairs. Via survey, we found significant relationships between program qualities, standards, activities, and experiences and measures of professional identity. Out-of-class experiences were perceived to have a strong influence than in-class experiences. Implications for graduate preparation programs and supervisors are discussed.

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Repository Citation

Liddell, Debora L.; Wilson, Maureen E.; Pasquesi, Kira; Hirschy, Amy S.; and Boyle, Kathleen M., "Development of Professional Identity Through Socialization in Graduate School" (2014). Higher Education and Student Affairs Faculty Publications. 12.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/hied_pub/12

Publication Date

2014

Publication Title

Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1515/jsarp-2014-0006

Start Page No.

69

End Page No.

84