Abstract
George Kelly in his Personal Construct Theory conceived self-characterisation sketches as a method for exploring individual views of the self. This chapter illustrates their innovative application as a research method for gaining insights into the changing construal of work identity in a group of undergraduate students as they progressed through their degrees. The process used for collection and analysis of the sketches is described, along with a reflection on what their use added to the research. A case study of one participant illustrates how insights into construal of work identity can be gained by use of the self-characterisation sketch and its analysis protocol. The chapter closes with an outline of limitations and ideas for further development of this innovative approach.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of Research Methods for Studying Identity In and Around Organizations |
Subtitle of host publication | Usual Suspects and Beyond |
Editors | Ingo Winkler, Stefanie Reissner, Rosalía Cascón-Pereira |
Place of Publication | Cheltenham |
Publisher | Edward Elgar |
Chapter | 15 |
Pages | 205-217 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781802207972 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781802207965 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Jul 2023 |
Keywords
- Work Identity
- Self-Characterization Sketch
- Personal Construct Theory
- Construing
- Work Integrated Learning