Modern Symbolic Interaction Theory and Health

Charmaz, Kathy; Belgrave, Linda Liska

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-6193-3_2

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“…As every reconstruction of the past can be seen as a way of making sense of present beliefs and experiences (Charmaz & Belgrave, 2013), the assistance and tools to resume occupational and family roles they received during hospitalization certainly influenced the story of the respondents' care-seeking experiences. Nevertheless, the fact that individuals could perceive inpatient care as an opportunity and a means to take new valuable roles in society has seldom been suggested.…”

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Exploring Identity Dynamics in Mental Help-Seeking Trajectories: An Ethnographic Study Among Inpatient Service Users of Two Belgian Psychiatric Hospitals

Sercu

Pattyn²,

Bracke

2015

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Exploring Identity Dynamics in Mental Help-Seeking Trajectories: An Ethnographic Study Among Inpatient Service Users of Two Belgian Psychiatric Hospitals

Sercu

Pattyn²,

Bracke

2015

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing

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“…All people, whether ill or not, may draw upon various symbols as resources in the construction of “individual self‐meanings,” or identities (Callero, ). SI researchers have previously identified the profound effects of chronic illness on the self: biographical disruption, personal loss, reduced autonomy, and psychological suffering (Charmaz & Belgrave, ). Further, Goffman () highlights the stigma that can emerge from physical difference and disability.…”

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“…Indeed, achieving felt belonging and constructing a valued self were among the uses we observed. Such social uses of health information suggest a role for information technologies and services in remedying the personal losses that may emerge from chronic illness (Charmaz & Belgrave, ). Accordingly, our findings complicate the dominant idea that patient use of biomedical information is equivalent to following instructions.…”

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Struggling for space and finding my place: An interactionist perspective on everyday use of biomedical information

Wolf

Veinot

2014

Asso for Info Science & Tech

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Information use intrigues information behavior researchers, though many have struggled with how to conceptualize and study this phenomenon. Some work suggests that information may have social uses, hinting that information use is more complicated than previous frameworks suggest. Therefore, we use a micro-sociological, symbolic interactionist approach to examine the use of one type of information-biomedical information-in the everyday life interactions of chronic illness patients and their families. Based on a grounded theory analysis of 60 semi-structured interviews (30 individual patient interviews and 30 family group interviews) and observations within the family group interviews, we identify 4 categories of information use: (a) knowing my body; (b) mapping the social terrain; (c) asserting autonomy; and (d) puffing myself up. Extending previous research, the findings demonstrate use of biomedical information in interactions that construct a valued self for the patient: a person who holds authority, and who is unique and cared for. In so doing, we contribute novel insights regarding the use of information to manage social emotions such as shame, and to construct embodied knowledge that is mobilized in action to address disease-related challenges. We thus offer an expanded conceptualization of information use that provides new directions for research and practice.

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“…Other perspectives, such as those drawing from a socio-cultural focus, recognize culture as constituted through shared meanings, rituals, and collective enactments, thus suggesting that health is socially constructed (Charmaz & Belgrave, 2013). Dutta (2008), in particular, emphasized taking a culturecentered approach by urging instructors and students to recognize how health contexts vary in the dynamic identities, experiences, values, and beliefs constituting them.…”

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Multifaceted Contents and Techniques for Designing Health Communication Courses

Brann

Russell

2019

JCP

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Health communication courses explore health phenomena from various angles. Whether focusing on interpersonal and organizational relationships or addressing community and national campaigns, instructors may choose from various contents to design these courses. This essay highlights critical questions, contents, and activities useful for instructors seeking information for designing health communication courses. Moreover, the authors reflect on sensitive issues unique to these courses that instructors should take into consideration when teaching.

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Modern Symbolic Interaction Theory and Health

Cited by 30 publications

References 89 publications

Exploring Identity Dynamics in Mental Help-Seeking Trajectories: An Ethnographic Study Among Inpatient Service Users of Two Belgian Psychiatric Hospitals

Exploring Identity Dynamics in Mental Help-Seeking Trajectories: An Ethnographic Study Among Inpatient Service Users of Two Belgian Psychiatric Hospitals

Struggling for space and finding my place: An interactionist perspective on everyday use of biomedical information

Multifaceted Contents and Techniques for Designing Health Communication Courses

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