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Exploring identity processes in the work setting of a developing country through the lenses of social identity and post-colonialism
This thesis was submitted for the award of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University LondonThe concept of understanding one’s origin or existence spans across almost every sphere of social science; despite its popularity, there is still a lack of research exploring identity in the work setting of developing countries. This thesis aims to contribute to understanding identity processes of workers in developing countries through the lenses of social identity and post-colonialism. The rationale for using these areas lies in the perceived nature of identity processes for people in developing countries by taking into account historical and cultural influences; for social identity (Tajfel & Turner, 1979), the “prototype” and “cohesion, solidarity and harmony” and for post-colonialism (Sen, 2006; Ekeh, 1975; Ekanola, 2006; Mizuno & Okazawa, 2009), “power”, the “dialectics of the colonized mind” and “social formations”. This thesis takes a socio-psychological approach, which is based on a qualitative research method; in particular, 47 in-depth
interviews with professionals from the oil and gas sector of Nigeria form a key aspect of the research method.
Findings reveal that social identity theory can be used to interpret the propensity of Nigerians to identify with groups. The thesis finds that social identity captures the importance attached to group identification through an understanding of the drivers and benefits of harmony to the self-concept in the chosen context. However the thesis also finds that social identity but does not cater for other integral aspects of identity processes, such as power and identity struggle. The thesis finds that by addressing the perception of perpetuated colonialism produced by the persistent domination of foreign workers in senior roles and their interaction with indigenous workers, post-colonial theory adequately covers issues of power and struggle. In summary, the thesis finds that
the integration of social identity theory and post-colonial theory facilitates a more holistic interpretation of identity processes in regions like Nigeria. Hence this thesis contributes to the literature on identity processes in the work setting of a developing country
Pilot study for subgroup classification for autism spectrum disorder based on dysmorphology and physical measurements in Chinese children
Poster Sessions: 157 - Comorbid Medical Conditions: abstract 157.058 58BACKGROUND: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting individuals along a continuum of severity in communication, social interaction and behaviour. The impact of ASD significantly varies amongst individuals, and the cause of ASD can originate broadly between genetic and environmental factors. Objectives: Previous ASD researches indicate that early identification combined with a targeted treatment plan involving behavioural interventions and multidisciplinary therapies can provide substantial improvement for ASD patients. Currently there is no cure for ASD, and the clinical variability and uncertainty of the disorder still remains. Hence, the search to unravel heterogeneity within ASD by subgroup classification may provide clinicians with a better understanding of ASD and to work towards a more definitive course of action. METHODS: In this study, a norm of physical measurements including height, weight, head circumference, ear length, outer and inner canthi, interpupillary distance, philtrum, hand and foot length was collected from 658 Typical Developing (TD) Chinese children aged 1 to 7 years (mean age of 4.19 years). The norm collected was compared against 80 ASD Chinese children aged 1 to 12 years (mean age of 4.36 years). We then further attempted to find subgroups within ASD based on identifying physical abnormalities; individuals were classified as (non) dysmorphic with the Autism Dysmorphology Measure (ADM) from physical examinations of 12 body regions. RESULTS: Our results show that there were significant differences between ASD and TD children for measurements in: head circumference (p=0.009), outer (p=0.021) and inner (p=0.021) canthus, philtrum length (p=0.003), right (p=0.023) and left (p=0.20) foot length. Within the 80 ASD patients, 37(46%) were classified as dysmorphic (p=0.00). CONCLUSIONS: This study attempts to identify subgroups within ASD based on physical measurements and dysmorphology examinations. The information from this study seeks to benefit ASD community by identifying possible subtypes of ASD in Chinese population; in seek for a more definitive diagnosis, referral and treatment plan.published_or_final_versio
Safetifying from interpersonal violence through Phasic Protective Sequencing : a classic grounded metatheory
This study generates a metatheory of interpersonal violence from an
initial qualitatively highest scoring academic literature item and
theoretically sampling over 200 additional literature items using classic
grounded theory methodological analysis and synthesis. Danger emerged
as the main concern of those experiencing interpersonal violence.
Safetifying from interpersonal violence through the socio-psychophysical
process of Phasic Protective Sequencing emerged as the resolution of the
main concern.
The metatheory of safetifying emerged in four parts:
1. The first was the socio-structural process of endangering with
interpersonal violence through the interaction of the people and the
elite resulting in endangerment (danger).
2. Danger precipitates the socio-psychological process of safetifying
before interpersonal violence which involves awarenessing, setting up,
and evaluating.
3. If the person is attacked, it precipitates the psycho-physical process of
safetifying during interpersonal violence including resiliencing,
finishing, and victoring.
4. The aftermath of an attack or the avoidance of an attack precipitates
the psycho-social process of safetifying after interpersonal violence
including reclaiming, relinquishing, and achieving.
The metatheory of safetifying was shown to contribute uniquely to the
field of interpersonal violence, to many related theories, and to have
potential for therapeutic application.PsychologyM.A. (Psychology