Browsing by Author "Pike, Lynn"

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    Documenting the Use of Appearances Among the DJ and Nightclub Patrons
    (2010-05-03T19:45:09Z) Conner, Christopher Thomas; Pike, Lynn; Foote, Carrie E.; Gardner, Carol Brooks
    This is a photo-documentary study of two themes found within the literature on fabulous appearances: the gay nightclub patron and the club DJ. This study used a large Midwestern gay nightclub as the field setting. Fabulousness involves the way patrons costume themselves in order to communicate status within the setting. This study revealed that participants in the setting utilize three different types of self-presentation. These types embody desirable characteristics and ideas of attractiveness that revolve around power, establishing a normalized “gay” identity, and using surreal based characteristics to achieve their goal of being noticed. The DJs served as informal organizers through their appearances and performances. Analysis of the DJ role found that DJs provide visual cues for other participants in the setting on how to act, dance, dress, and behave. This study is the first in depth examination of the role of the DJ and the communicative processes between the DJ and dancers in gay nightclubs.
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    I'm Fine: Systemic Affect of Critical Incidents in Emergency Medical Service Personnel Communication
    (2020-07) Deason, Aaron Sterling; Parrish-Sprowl, John; Goering, Elizabeth; Pike, Lynn; Hoffmann-Longtin, Krista
    EMS personnel experience emotionally charged calls, such as CPR, trauma, or domestic violence. This study examined the changes on communication by these events. Communication Complex metaframework allowed use of other disciplines. There is a lack of scholarship surrounding EMS communication. Research from other military and other fields was translated into the EMS community. Mental illness is a growing concern in EMS as 37% contemplate suicide and 6% complete it. Part of understanding the affect is an exploration of how the culture of EMS (i.e. training, traditions, machismo) shapes the way new EMS are acculturated. EMS have repeated exposure to trauma over a career. These exposures change communication patterns. Using a three-chapter autoethnography, I was able to examine my communication and mental status changes from rookie until retiring 14 years later with PTSD and constant suicidal ideation. Ethnographic interviews of veteran EMS provided insight into the old school ideology of emotional repression and shelving. I analyzed using the NREMT Patient Assessment skill sheet as a guide in a three-step process to discover and reassess themes. The primary survey indicated common job-related stressors- pedi calls and staffing problems. The secondary survey revealed themes of emotions, senses, and support. Finally, the reassessment revealed subtle changes in EMS culture, including decreased PTSD stigma, increased resiliency training, and increased administrative support. Future research could examine the effect of spousal support and changes in cultural emotional suppression. The goal is to develop programs to help allies understand the emotionality in EMS and create dedicated support structures to increase EMS mental health.
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    North United Methodist Church Sociology and Photography Project
    (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2011-04-08) Pike, Lynn
    To use photography to better understand the following concerning the "guests" at a churchbased soup kitchen in Indianapolis. One year was spent exploring how to use researcherproduced photos of soup kitchen "guests":*to meet their social/emotional/physical needs*to give back or implement feelings of trust and reciprocity*to improve relations between IUPUI, the church, and the surrounding urban community.