Date of Award
2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Sociology
First Advisor
John Sonnett
Second Advisor
Gary Long
Third Advisor
Ross Haenfler
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
This thesis links two theories, Interaction Ritual Chains (IRC) with Identity Control Theory (ICT), through a multi-method study of group training programs for beginning runners. First, group training programs are identified as IRCs. Second, we see that IRCs produce identities within individuals which reflect the IRC's activities and its group members. Third, we look at how IRCs of varied strengths produce identities of varied strengths. Fourth, we compare different types of group training programs and their abilities to develop identities. Finally, we conclude that IRCs are mechanisms which individuals are able to use as part of the self-verification process.
Recommended Citation
Dial, Jonathan Malonzo, "Running Identities and Interaction Ritual Chains" (2011). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 92.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/92