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- Title
Family identity and short-term organizational memberships.
- Authors
Rush, Katherine Ann; McNamee, Lacy G.
- Abstract
This research examines members' interpretations of family-like short-term organizational groups, identification with the group, and the experience of exit. In-depth interviews with former group members revealed functional, balanced, and enmeshed interpretations of family. Interpretations corresponded with different levels and forms of organizational identification shaped through four communicative processes - bonding, emotional expression, self-disclosure, and defining group experiences. Based on these findings, recommendations for the continued study of short-term membership, identification, and organizational socialization are presented.
- Subjects
SOCIAL psychology; EMOTIONAL environment; COMMUNICATION styles; SOCIAL media; SOCIALIZATION
- Publication
Qualitative Research Reports in Communication, 2020, Vol 21, Issue 1, p88
- ISSN
1745-9435
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1080/17459435.2020.1757744