Social Interaction and Professional Identity in Allied Healthcare Education

This book explores the role of social interaction in professional identity development among Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHCPs) in teaching and learning contexts, highlighting its importance in shaping discipline-specific and generic ways of honing a professional identity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2025
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

This book explores the role of social interaction in shaping professional identity development within Allied Healthcare Professional (AHCP) teaching and learning contexts, encompassing the classroom, clinic room, and beyond. It begins by presenting concepts and contexts within AHCP education before delving into empirical data gathered from allied healthcare students and professionals across disciplines such as speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. The book argues that social interaction is a crucial and often overlooked process in education within this healthcare sphere, yet it is frequently taken for granted or considered a mere by-product of day-to-day activities. Recognizing the value and impact of social interaction in these contexts is essential for developing discipline-specific and discipline-generic ways of honing a professional identity. By reflecting upon and navigating the trajectory of their student and professional pathways, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of their roles and responsibilities and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their chosen fields.

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474403153