Where is the me among the we. Identity work and the search for optimal balance

• 成果类型: Article; Proceedings Paper
• 署名作者: Kreiner, Glen E.; Hollensbe, Elaine C.; Sheep, Mathew L.
• 署名单位: University System of Ohio; University of Cincinnati; Illinois State University
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0001-4273
• DOI: 10.5465/AMJ.2006.22798186
• 发表日期: 2006
• 页码: 1031-1057
• 关键词: ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTIFICATION; EXPANDED MODEL; image; self; CONSTRUCTION; engagement; responses; eye

摘要

Through two qualitative studies, we examine how members of a particularly demanding occupation conduct identity work to negotiate an optimal balance between personal and social identities. Findings are based on open-ended survey responses from and in-depth interviews with Episcopal priests. We first explore the situational and vocational demands placed on those in challenging occupations, along with the identity tensions that often result from those demands. We then specify and classify several identity work tactics that ameliorate these demands and tensions by differentiating or integrating personal and social identities. To synthesize findings, we develop a theoretical model of identity work.