Abstract / Description of output
By focusing mainly on incremental and predictable transitions, the existing literature on professional identity and identity change is of limited help in explaining identity work in situations of turmoil. The objective of this paper is therefore to shed a new light on how professionals maintain a coherent sense of who they are in situations of unexpected change in their working environment. More precisely, it proposes to investigate how professionals engage in ‘snap’ identity work to cope with the identity tensions that arise from the change. This will enable us to offer new insights on the dynamic nature of professional identities and the agility (or lack thereof) of professionals in maintaining a sense of purpose and coherence in fast changing environments.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 9 Jul 2021 |
Event | 37th EGOS Colloquium 2021 - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) - Online, Amsterdam , Netherlands Duration: 8 Jul 2021 → 10 Jul 2021 https://www.egosnet.org/2021_amsterdam/ONLINE_Colloquium-2021 |
Conference
Conference | 37th EGOS Colloquium 2021 |
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Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Amsterdam |
Period | 8/07/21 → 10/07/21 |
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Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- identity
- covid-19
- Pharmacists