RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Self-Perceived Professional Identity of Pharmacy Educators in South Africa
JF American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
JO Am J Pharm Educ
FD American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
SP 210
DO 10.5688/ajpe7710210
VO 77
IS 10
A1 Burton, Sue
A1 Boschmans, Shirley-Anne
A1 Hoelson, Chris
YR 2013
UL http://www.ajpe.org/content/77/10/210.abstract
AB Objective. To identify, describe, and analyze the self-perceived professional identities of pharmacy educators within the South African context.Methods. Narrative interviews were conducted, recorded, and transcribed. Thematic analysis and interpretation of the transcripts were conducted using qualitative data analysis software.Results. Multiplicities of self-perceived professional identities were identified. All of these were multi-faceted and could be situated on a continuum between pharmacist identity on one end and academic identity on the other. In addition, 6 key determinants were recognized as underpinning the participants’ self-perception of their professional identity.Conclusion. This study afforded a better understanding of who pharmacy educators in South Africa are as professionals. Moreover, the findings contribute to an international, collective understanding of the professional identity of pharmacy educators.