Article ; Online: Impact of Pharmacy-Related Memes on Students' Professional Identity Formation.
American journal of pharmaceutical education
2024 Volume 88, Issue 3, Page(s) 100657
Abstract: Objective: Professional identity formation (PIF) is the process which one internalizes the values and norms of a profession, ultimately becoming a member of that profession. The objective of this study was to determine the perceived professional ... ...
Abstract | Objective: Professional identity formation (PIF) is the process which one internalizes the values and norms of a profession, ultimately becoming a member of that profession. The objective of this study was to determine the perceived professional identities of pharmacists in memes and how pharmacy-related memes affect students' PIF. Methods: Student pharmacists from a single academic institution participated in focus groups to discuss the concept of professional identity, view self-submitted pharmacy-related memes, and reflect on the memes' impact on their PIF. An inductive, thematic content analysis was performed, and a theoretical model was developed to illustrate the themes observed. Results: Twenty-six student pharmacists participated in the study. Before exposure to the self-submitted memes, the participants described the professional identity of a pharmacist in a more idealistic way, noting pharmacist roles such as medication expert, educator, and patient care provider. After exposure to the memes, the participants' responses reflected a pharmacist identity based on feelings of being antagonized, overwhelmed, and misperceived. Despite these challenges, the participants noted the importance of remaining professional. Conclusion: When exposed to pharmacy-related memes, the students' perceptions of the pharmacist identity changed from one based on idealistic roles to an identity based on negative feelings and interactions. Owing to memes' ability to reflect one's experiences, it is important to recognize the impact memes may have on PIF. Further research is needed to determine how pharmacy educators can help students navigate identity dissonances that arise from the students' pharmacy experiences. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Social Identification ; Education, Pharmacy ; Pharmacy ; Students ; Pharmaceutical Services ; Students, Pharmacy |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-01-18 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 603807-4 |
ISSN | 1553-6467 ; 0002-9459 |
ISSN (online) | 1553-6467 |
ISSN | 0002-9459 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100657 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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