Reconstruction Of Identity Research Articles

Dispositional Traits, Characteristic Adaptations, and Narrative Identity Reconstructions in Individuals With Depersonalization and Derealization.

Depersonalization and derealization disorder (DPDR) is a debilitating condition. To date, little was known about the role of personality structure and of perceived social support and loneliness in DPDR. Three studies investigated, respectively: (i) broadband personality traits (five-factor model), maladaptive trait domains (PID-5), and perceived support and loneliness in individuals with self-reported DPDR (N = 160) versus a general population sample (N = 303), using network modeling; (ii) structure and interconnectivity of personality, perceived support and loneliness, and DPDR traits (frequency/duration) in individuals with self-reported DPDR (N = 160); (iii) characteristic adaptations and narrative identities in individuals with self-reported DPDR (N = 19), using thematic analysis. Study 1 found between-samples differences across several traits, especially psychoticism and negative affect. Differences in networks' global centrality, but not structures or edges, were also found. The graphical model in Study 2 showed a community of dissociative tendencies including DPDR traits and psychoticism. Study 3 highlighted the development of DPDR as a key life transition for those experiencing it, with narratives focusing on feelings of poor agency, isolation, and a disrupted sense of self. Individual differences in personality characterize DPDR, especially in psychoticism. Implications for theory and research are discussed.

Generating An Insight on Retirement Process of Football Players

The retirement process of professional football players represents a significant life transition that often entails various challenges, including financial instability, career uncertainty, and mental health issues. This article explores the obstacles that retired players may encounter, including the lack of financial literacy and career planning, football-related injuries, and mental health and identity reconstruction issues. By addressing these challenges and implementing proactive financial planning strategies, retired football players can navigate the complexities of retirement more effectively and secure a successful and sustainable future beyond their playing careers. For the provision of psychological support, it is essential for clubs and sports organizations to offer access to mental health resources such as counseling and therapy. Establishing a community for retired athletes can facilitate connections and establish a support network, aiding them in adjusting to their new lives. In terms of physical health, it is crucial to prioritize ongoing medical care and rehabilitation programs. Regular check-ups and availability of physiotherapy can assist in managing chronic conditions and promoting overall well-being. Encouraging retired players to participate in physical activities that they enjoy can also contribute to maintaining fitness and health.

"Accepting the Poem of Destiny": Identity Reconstruction in a Chinese Online Depression Community.

As online health communities become important platforms for people with depression to express themselves, digital narratives provide a lens for understanding their identity work. Drawing on the communication theory of identity (CTI), this article explored the members' identity reconstruction by analyzing their narratives posted in a Chinese online depression community. The four levels of identities constructed by the members include "laggard" and "pioneer" at the personal layer, "idler" and "fighter" at the enacted level, "stress-maker" and "escaper" at the relational layer, and support providers and receivers at the communal layer. These identities at different levels usually interact in the narratives, showing that identity gaps exist among the members. The study shows that the members' autobiographical accounts of depression entail multiplicities and ambivalences, denying the dominant and stigmatizing representation of it by common sense and the media as a reductionist downward and one-way experience that is valueless and offers no possibility for personal growth. The findings regarding the communal level of identity show that narratives can help the narrators to create bonds of solidarity of an experience that is often marginalized.

Vietnamese EFL Teacher Identity Reconstruction under the Pressure of Technological Integration

Vietnamese EFL Teacher Identity Reconstruction under the Pressure of Technological Integration

<b>From Imagination to Practice: Unravelling the Professional Identity of a Pre-service EFL Teacher</b>

This study uses a narrative inquiry method, focusing on the transformation journey of a pre-service EFL teacher named Brandon (pseudonym), to explore the complex process of professional identity construction and reconstruction for pre-service teachers to teach EFL from a teaching practicum. The study gathered information about critical events that shaped Brandon's professional identity through semi-structured interviews and diaries before and during his teaching practice. Using an innovative "story constellation" approach, the research creates a three-dimensional narrative, weaving together temporal, personal, social, and contextual aspects. This exploration of Brandon's journey illuminates the core tenets of effective language teaching, including adaptability, empathy, continuous learning, and a student-centred approach, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the (re)construction of EFL teachers' professional identities. This study widens knowledge of EFL teachers' pre-teaching professional experiences and offers important implications for teacher education programs.

Adult learning and education for expanding access to higher education: the case of opsimaths in Ghana

ABSTRACT Opsimaths are a unique group of late learners among adult learners who qualify as Knowles’ ‘neglected species’. Opsimaths usually face more daunting challenges in their academic journey than other adult learners. In this study, we employ the [exploratory] phenomenological design to present the experiences of 15 opsimaths in Ghana who entered the university through literacy classes. The 15 opsimaths went through a university-approved access course and passed an entrance examination before gaining admission to higher education programmes. All 15 learners were pursuing postgraduate programmes at the time of this study. The findings show there are varied reasons for opsimaths to embrace formal higher education in their later years. The findings further identified the challenges opsimaths faced, their resiliency strategies, and identity reconstruction as they pursued higher education. Beyond the opsimaths, the study’s findings have implications for higher education practitioners The findings provide a basis for a re-think and for higher education administrators to develop bespoke policies for such a cohort of learners.

Using Interactive Design to Support the Reconstruction of Cultural Identity and Community Necessitated by Migration

Global warming has caused sea levels to rise. Ultimately, low-altitude land will be submerged, necessitating migration to higher altitudes. In this process, people’s cultural identity and community structure will be shattered, requiring fundamental reconstruction. Climate migrants face the struggle of adapting to rapid psychological and cultural change. This dissertation explores ways in which interactive design can be used to support the psychosocial (having both psychological and social parts) adjustments that migrants need to make. The dynamic process of acculturation to the new environment while maintaining cultural continuity is discussed. This study examines the use of interaction design to support migrants’ integration into a new society and help them negotiate the bureaucratic challenges that they face in that process. Based on findings from case studies, this study suggests strategies to enhance cultural inclusion and diversity through interaction design.

Collective Identity and Ethical Dilemmas Among College Students in Chinese Anonymous Online Communities: Sensory Stimulation and Media Effects of Online Exposure Discourse

This paper explores the dynamics of viral social media exposure posts within anonymous online communities in China, specifically concentrating on college students. Based on theories of effervescence and collective frenzy, this research probes into the emotional triggers and functions of group polarization and social identity reconstruction in the digital sphere. Adopting a mixed-methods approach that integrates semi-structured interviews and surveys, it evaluates participants' interactions with online exposure. The anticipated findings are expected to shed light on how factors like group identity, anonymity, and virality cultivate a carnival-like ambiance in social media exposure. These posts function as instruments for mobilization, provide support for social and political causes, and act as platforms for community building and identity formation. They also offer psychological and emotional outlets, aiding users in processing and expressing personal and societal grievances. The paper aims to deepen people's understanding of how digital interactions influence collective identities and social behaviors.

Comparison of Hounsfield Unit variability between two same model photon counting CT detector systems. A phantom study applied to lung CT

Accurate quantification of lung density, in Hounsfield Units (HU), is of high importance to monitor progression of diseases such as emphysema using chest CT imaging. Reproducibility of HU quantification on independent photon counting detector CT (PCD-CT) systems with a focus on lung imaging have not yet been evaluated. We thus aimed to evaluate HU reproducibility on 2 independent PCD-CT systems using a repeatable phantom setup with identical acquisition and image reconstruction settings. A COPDGene phantom comprising densities of air, water and lung was scanned on 2 independent PCCT systems using 3 different radiation exposures, 2 medium-sharpness reconstruction kernels (Br40 and Qr36), with and without iterative reconstruction (levels 0 vs 3). Our results demonstrate that acquisitions performed with full dose (3.2 mGy), half dose (1.6 mGy), and one-eighth dose (0.4 mGy) had minimal influence on HU accuracy (<6 HU) when using Br40 and Qr36 kernels. The level of iterative reconstruction also has a minimal impact (<6 HU) with the same kernels. Between the 2 PCD-CT systems evaluated, reproducible HU quantification was achieved for changes to CTDIvol, iterative reconstruction level and reconstruction kernel.

Cultural inheritance, identity reconstruction and social integration: A transgenerational narrative study of Chinese families in Malaysia

This study explores the dynamic process of cultural inheritance, identity reconstruction and social integration experienced by Chinese families in Malaysia during the process of transgenerational migration. Through in-depth interviews with 15 Chinese families in Malaysia spanning three generations, this paper analyzes the inheritance and changes of Chinese culture in these families in a multicultural context, as well as the differences between different generations in cultural identity, language use and identity construction. The study found that over time, the cultural identity of Chinese in Malaysia gradually shifted from a strong Chinese cultural identity to a more diversified identity, showing the complexity of cultural integration and identity reconstruction. This study not only enriches our understanding of the Chinese community in Malaysia, but also provides a new perspective for the broader study of transgenerational migration.

Linguistic landscape as a way to construct multiple identities in the context of globalization: the case of an ancient town in China

ABSTRACT This article explores the linguistic landscape (LL) of Wuzhen, an ancient town with a history of more than 2,000 years and became the permanent venue for the World Internet Conference in 2014. The LL of Wuzhen is influenced by various factors, including globalization, urbanization, the tourism industry, heritage conservation, and government planning. In light of this, the study has made several field investigations into Wuzhen, examining the LL of four different areas and capturing 1602 photos of signs. Simultaneously, semi-structured interviews are conducted with residents to discuss their perceptions of the local LL and identity. The findings indicate that Wuzhen reshapes its local public space through various semiotic practices, constructing multiple identities that integrate traditionality, modernity, and internationality. It has also been found that LL should be regarded as a crucial semiotic resource anchored in sociocultural and historical space, whose mobility in the context of globalization and urbanization provides more possibilities for identity construction and reconstruction in peripheral regions.

You can take a person out of the military, but you can't take the military out of the person: findings from a ten-year identity study on transition from military to civilian life.

This article takes its starting point in a longitudinal interview study that began in 2013 with the aim of investigating identity reconstruction during the transition from military to civilian life. Annual follow-up interviews were conducted for 3 years, after which there was a break for 7 years until 2023 when a new interview cycle was conducted. The article presents the findings from this interview round. The purpose of the study was to describe the ways in which military identity had impacted the selves and lives of the participants. An inductive approach was employed in the analysis and an abductive approach used in the interpretative phase. The results showed, among other things, that a military identity, containing a particularly strong work ethic, had grown salient over the years. This military identity salience amplified the perception of a contrasting civilian work ethic, which generated moral frustration and even conflict. It was seen as imperative to maintain consistency between a military work ethic and the identity standard as a civilian employee rather than to modify the behavior to another standard, i.e., a civilian standard. These results were counterintuitive given the earlier interview cycles. A military work ethic was generally a powerful asset but could have negative health outcomes, manifesting as burnout. The results reflect the challenges in operating multiple identities tailored to contrasting moral regimes. Future longitudinal qualitative and quantitative research approaches to self-identity work among former service members are warranted.

The (im)possible mission of language teacher educators in Germany: Identity formation, development, and practice in institutionalised settings

AbstractResearch on language teacher identity and its development has shown that it can be crucial for teacher education to understand how identity development takes place. The few findings to date on language teacher educators and their identities show individual negotiation processes and antinomies, particularly due to transitions from teacher to teacher educator, the parallel roles of researcher and teacher educator, and so on. The project presented here examines the language teacher educator identities of 12 professionals within a highly structured training program in Germany through narrative inquiry as a means to allow for the reconstruction of biographies, identities, and practices. The narratives illustrate the normative settings of the structured system, such as set curricular guidelines, which can rarely be fulfilled by the teacher trainees, a lack of trust and professional relationship, or the struggle of the teacher educators between advisor on the one hand and evaluator on the other. The results provide implications and recommendations for other institutionalised settings in which language teacher educators work.

How Does New Media Shape the Sense of Belonging and Social Identity? The Social and Psychological Processes of Sustainable Successful Reintegration for Rehabilitated People

Objective: This study aims to explore the role of new media in shaping the social identity and reintegration of rehabilitated individuals (ex-offenders), given the increasing societal attention on their successful reintegration. The objective is to analyze how media dependency and social identity formation contribute to their sustainable reintegration into society. Methods: Conducted in 2022–2023, the study adopted a narrative research paradigm. It employed qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews and participant observation, to investigate the decision-making processes of rehabilitated people under social adaptation pressures. The analysis was framed by media dependency theory and the two-dimensional model of social identity (Evaluation-Relationship). Results: The findings reveal that media dependency significantly enhances the construction of rehabilitated individuals’ social identity, aiding in their successful reintegration. The process of media dependency facilitates emotional support, providing an important outlet for resolving ambivalences in identity during the reintegration process. Moreover, media dependency strengthens the positive impact of new media on identity formation, thereby supporting sustainable reintegration into society. Conclusions: This study underscores the practical importance of media in identity reconstruction for rehabilitated individuals. The findings offer insights for policymakers to design more inclusive media policies that reduce stigmatization. Additionally, the results provide valuable guidance for social workers and counselors in leveraging new media to offer emotional support and identity reconstruction. Future research should examine identity formation in diverse socio-cultural contexts to further understand how new media can support sustainable reintegration.

The (re)construction of the multilingual identity of a Chilean graduate student in South Korea: a narrative inquiry

ABSTRACT A growing number of students studying abroad in Asian countries face a common linguistic experience: the language of instruction in the courses they follow is English, which is not the language of the host country and international students whose L1 is neither English nor Korean must thus need to (re)construct their academic and personal identities in various multiple second languages (L2). This study presents the narrative of a Chilean student who had recently completed postgraduate studies in an English-taught programme at a South Korean university. It explores how she constructed a life for herself in South Korea and built a multilingual identity. It highlights in particular the tension she experienced between the two L2s involved: English and Korean. The participant was interviewed four times, and her answers were reconstituted into a narrative. Analysis of the narrative highlights four key themes: language learning enthusiasm, the learner’s investment in language learning, the process of identity reconstruction, and maintaining multilingualism.

Measurement of computed tomography modulation transfer function with a novel polymethyl methacrylate phantom.

A novel phantom for measuring the 10% and 50% values of the modulation transfer function (MTF) for computed tomography scanners (CT) was investigated. The phantom was constructed by drilling rows of holes of different sizes and frequencies into a small block of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The MTF at a given frequency was determined from the ratio of the range of Hounsfield units within the rows of holes at different frequencies, and the difference in Hounsfield units between air and PMMA. A MTF curve was plotted from measurements at different frequencies and the 10% and 50% MTF values were obtained from a cubic spline interpolation. The MTF results obtained with the drilled hole phantom method were compared to a conventional method - using a thin wire and Spice-CT ImageJ Plugin- and with identical acquisition and reconstruction parameters. The drilled hole phantom measured the 50% MTF with reasonable accuracy but underestimated the 10% MTF by 8.2% on average. MTF measurements were reproducible for repeated image acquisitions and with different users analysing the images, and the phantom was able to accurately measure the change in MTF when measured on images using different reconstruction kernels. The tool may find application as a cheap, easy to use method for routine QC testing of CT scanners.

On Reconstruction of Teacher Professional Identity in Curriculum Reform for Vocational Education

Vocational education curriculum is being reformed nationwide less than compulsory education. It sources from demonstrating college construction in higher vocational education, and imports design-oriented curriculum idea from German. To teachers, it is necessary to reconstruct their rights to utterance.

Lost, Exile and Return—An Analysis of Sheona’s Identity Reconstruction in “Sisters” from the Perspective of Spatial Theory

Lost, Exile and Return—An Analysis of Sheona’s Identity Reconstruction in “Sisters” from the Perspective of Spatial Theory

Exploring the Identity of Chinese Cultural Relics on British Museum Websites Through Multimodal Discourse Analysis: A Case Study of the Official Website

The aim of this study is to explore the re-construction of Chinese cultural identity in the British Museum's official website and analyze how its exhibition strategies influence the audience's perception and understanding of Chinese artifacts. By employing a multimodal discourse analysis method that combines textual and visual analysis, the study examines how the British Museum's official website presents the identity of Chinese artifacts from cultural, contextual, and formal perspectives. Additionally, utilizing the identity theory from a constructivist perspective, the study analyzes how identity is dynamically constructed, negotiated, and communicated through discourse. The research findings indicate that the identity of Chinese artifacts displayed on the British Museum's official website is relatively weak, suggesting room for more improvements. It is recommended to establish cooperative relationships with museums in the countries of origin of the artifacts to maintain the connection between artifacts and their original cultures, thereby promoting the inheritance of cultural heritage.

Identity Reconstruction in Survivors of Complex Trauma

Survivors of complex trauma often face significant challenges in reconstructing their sense of identity, which is frequently fragmented and disrupted by their traumatic experiences. This qualitative research investigates the intricate process of identity reconstruction among trauma survivors, focusing on their perceptions, key contributing factors, and the influence of support systems. Using a phenomenological approach, the study delves into the lived experiences of 12 diverse participants through semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step process, facilitated by NVivo 12 software, to uncover the essence of their identity journeys. The findings reveal that survivors often perceive their identities as profoundly altered and disconnected from their pre-trauma selves, highlighting the enduring impact of trauma. Key factors aiding identity reconstruction include personal resilience, effective therapeutic interventions, and supportive social interactions. The critical role of support systems, such as family, therapy, and community, is underscored, either facilitating or hindering the reconstruction process. The research culminates in the development of the "Identity Reconstruction and Support Systems Framework" (IRSSF), a novel model that integrates essential elements of identity reconstruction with the pivotal influence of various support systems, offering comprehensive insights into the recovery pathways for complex trauma survivors. The findings of this research provide significant insights into the complex journey of identity reconstruction among trauma survivors, directly addressing the research objectives.