Award Date
1-1-2003
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Educational Psychology
First Committee Member
Lisa D. Bendixen
Number of Pages
115
Abstract
This study developed an understanding of women's sense of self. Using the Humanistic perspective of self image, which is one's perception of one's self that includes a person's perception of his/her personality, ability and images of his/her body (Coon, 1992). This micro-ethnography included 21 female participants obtained from an expert hair stylist's clientele. These participants were either interviewed, completed personality questionnaires and/or completed follow-up and member check questionnaires. Several analyses were completed with the acquired data which resulted in rich and descriptive data. Findings indicate that participants associated their hair with their sense of self. Personal freedom as it pertains to self image was restricted by outside influences. Implications of this research are discussed in terms of women's understanding of self. Through this understanding, education can be impacted and, in turn, this could enhance the personal well being of women and their role in society.
Keywords
Choices; Expert; Hair; Hands; Issues; Personality; Reflected Self
Controlled Subject
Personality; Women's studies
File Format
File Size
2590.72 KB
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
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Repository Citation
Royer, Sheree Christine, "In an expert's hands: Issues of self and personality as reflected in hair choices" (2003). UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations. 1506.
http://dx.doi.org/10.25669/074i-bdt1
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