Year of Award
2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
Master of Arts (MA)
Degree Name
Communication Studies
Department or School/College
Communication Studies
Committee Chair
Betsy W. Bach
Commitee Members
Greg Larson, Lindsey Nichols
Keywords
Memorable messages, identity work, identity regulation, international student
Subject Categories
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Critical and Cultural Studies | International and Intercultural Communication
Abstract
A qualitative analysis is reported here, in which 22 international students were interviewed about their overall experiences studying abroad, as well as memorable messages received and the context in which those were communicated. Scholars like Larson and Gill (2017) and Alvesson (2010) have focused on the role communication plays in constructing identity. With that in mind, Knapp et al.’s (1981) concept of memorable messages informs how specific messages influence individuals’ sense of who they are. This study expands knowledge on the relationship between memorable messages and international students’ identity construction, focusing on the impact of messages exchanged before and during their study abroad experience.
Recommended Citation
Barros Campbell, Raphaela P., "The Relationship Between Memorable Messages and Identity Construction" (2018). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 11180.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11180
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