Running Identities and Interaction Ritual Chains

This thesis links two theories, Interaction Ritual Chains (IRC) with Identity Control Theory (ICT), through a multi-method study of group training programs for beginning runners. First, group training programs are identified as IRCs. Second, we see that IRCs produce identities within individuals which reflect the IRC's activities and its group members. Third, we look at how IRCs of varied strengths produce identities of varied strengths. Fourth, we compare different types of group training programs and their abilities to develop identities. Finally, we conclude that IRCs are mechanisms which individuals are able to use as part of the self-verification process.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Sociology

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Dial, Jonathan Malonzo

Contributors dc:contributor

• John Sonnett
• Gary Long
• Ross Haenfler

• Group Training For Runners
• Identities
• Identity As A Motivator
• Identity Control Theory
• Interaction Ritual Chains
• Marathons
• Sociology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/92

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:egrove.olemiss.edu:etd-1091