The Story of My Name: A Qualitative, Multimedia Exploration of Latinx Names and Identities, 2022
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2022
Creator
- Montes De Oca Lopez, Lucero (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis
Extent
61 pages (61 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"This qualitative research project investigated the name experiences of Latinx adults in person-centered fields (e.g., health, education, social work) and aimed to capture how personal experiences and perceptions about their names impacted participants in their area of study or place of practice to better inform current cultural competency practices. Twenty-four participants completed a Virtual Name Survey (VNS) including name demographic information, language history and name experiences across the life span. Of those who completed the VNS, 5 participated in focus groups, conducted through Zoom, to further explore, reflect, and discuss name experiences and personal impact. Overall, Latinx individuals were shown to share some common experiences with their name including undergoing a journey as they consolidated various aspects of their identities (e.g., name, culture, language) and reported an ongoing need for cultural competency practices in higher education and workplace. Finally, limitations and next steps for future research and practice are discussed." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.02B Communication Sciences & Disorders
Physical Description
61 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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