Browsing by Subject "professional identity"

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    Professional Identity and the Determinants of Fundraisers’ Charitable Behavior
    (Sage, 2020-08) Shaker, Genevieve G.; Rooney, Patrick; Bergdoll, Jonathan; Nathan, Sarah K.; Tempel, Gene; Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
    This survey-based study (n = 1,663) addressed charitable behaviors of fundraisers—key arbiters of others’ donations. Our research question was as follows: Are fundraisers’ charitable behaviors related to their professional identity? We found several anticipated differences in giving and volunteering behaviors (and their social determinants) in comparison with the general public and the influence of some fundraising-specific variables. Nearly all the fundraisers gave time and money and were more like one another than the public. On average, they gave more money and donated a higher salary share than the typical household. They volunteered at a higher rate and, excluding outliers, more hours than the average American. We contend that fundraiser charitable behavior and professional identity are interwoven. The professional norms regarding personal philanthropy may also be influenced through the self-selection of the inherently philanthropic into fundraising. Future research should examine formation of fundraiser professional identity and its outcomes more broadly.
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    Symbolism: An Arts-Based Phenomenological Study Through Reflective Artwork of Graduate Students
    (2021-05) Smith, Macey Christine; Misluk, Eileen
    Symbolism has the potential to be found in anything and everywhere if someone will allow themself to explore this idea. While symbolism exploration has been occurring for decades, art therapy has provided a wonderful opportunity for people to explore symbolism within artwork. The purpose of this study was to understand the use of symbols within professional identity. This study hypothesized that symbols and themes of nature would be used in artwork to explore professional identity within a graduate art therapy program. The method used was an art-based phenomenological study. Exploring the integration of lived experiences and professional knowledge, this study found that professional identity is an ongoing evolution. This evolution can be guided by implementing new training for graduate students and emerging professionals to prepare for the field of art therapy.