“If Someone Would Have Showed Me”: Identifying Pivotal Points in Pathways to Crime and Incarceration Through Prisoner Self-Narratives

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 609-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline B. Helfgott ◽  
Elaine Gunnison ◽  
Jennifer Sumner ◽  
Peter A. Collins ◽  
Stephen K. Rice
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Criminal Career ◽  
Central Component ◽  
Identity Change ◽  
Career Trajectory ◽  
Career Trajectories ◽  
Journey To Crime ◽  
Change Process Research

Criminologists and correctional administrators are continuously interested in understanding criminal career trajectories, including desistance, particularly to further develop correctional programming. One program that seeks to promote successful reentry by triggering desistance for youth and adults is the IF Project, founded in 2008 in Washington State. A central component of the IF Project program requires participants to write narratives that ask them to reflect on their journey to crime and to think about what they would have needed to break away from their criminal career trajectory. This research reports on a content analysis of 171 of these writings by adult prisoners in Washington State. Results from the content analysis reveal distinct and overlapping themes for both men and women that highlight the identity change process. Research and policy implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Promotional Prime Time: "Advertainment," Internal Network Promotion, and the Future of Canadian Television

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Asquith ◽  
Alison Hearn
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Cultural Theory ◽  
Prime Time ◽  
Central Component ◽  
General Description ◽  
Television Content ◽  
Internal Network ◽  
Analyse De Contenu ◽  
Internal Promotions ◽  
Theoretical Overview

Drawing on critical cultural theory, the industry trade press, and an exploratory content analysis of prime-time television, this article examines the under-researched phenomenon of “internal network promotions.” The authors argue that internal promotions constitute a central component of the growing promotional orientation of Canadian prime-time television. They provide a theoretical overview of the practices of branding and a general description of the rise of “advertainment” on Canadian television. They then focus on the ways in whichn internal network promotions comprise a taken-for-granted “branded” backdrop against which television content, already heavily infiltrated by promotional interests, is mounted. The article concludes with a call for more research into the promotional nature of Canadian primetime television and its social, political, and cultural implications.Cet article a recours à la presse spécialisée pertinente, la théorie critique sur la culture et une analyse de contenu exploratoire de la télévision en période de pointe afin d’examiner le phénomène insuffisamment étudié de « promotions internes au réseau ». Les auteurs soutiennent que les promotions internes constituent une composante centrale de l’orientation promotionnelle croissante de la télévision canadienne en période de pointe. Ils fournissent un aperçu théorique des pratiques de stratégie de marque et une description générale de la montée du « publidivertissement » à la télévision au Canada. Les auteurs se concentrent ensuite sur les manières dont les promotions internes au réseau forment un arrière-plan pris pour acquis contre lequel le contenu télévisuel, déjà profondément infiltré par des intérêts promotionnels, se démarque. L’article conclut en recommandant davantage de recherches sur la nature promotionnelle de la télévision canadienne en période de pointe et sur les implications sociales, politiques et culturelles de cette nature.

THE FACTORS OF SOCIAL PEDAGOGUE’S CAREER TRAJECTORIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 414
Author(s):  
Vilija Stanišauskienė ◽  
Gintarė Edintaitė
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Human Life ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Career Stage ◽  
Career Trajectory ◽  
Career Trajectories ◽  
Social Pedagogue ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Social Pedagogues

Career is one of the most important sources of personality self-awareness, self-esteem, self-expression, social status and life income. Human satisfaction with their career affects all areas of life. The balance of human life depends on career, which consists of the most important areas of human life: love, finances, social activity, leisure, physical environment, personal and spiritual development and health (Clawson, 2010). Career is the attitude and human behaviour related with work experience throughout life. Career trajectory is perceived like professional life and work experience of personality projection in his/her biography. It highlights the human career stages, values and career satisfaction dynamics. Human career trajectory is determined by internal (education, qualification, aims, expectations, personal attitudes and values) and external (social, economic, political) factors. There are still not enough research that are intended to reveal the specific factors of professions and career trajectories. Therefore, what does the career trajectory of social pedagogue look like? What factors determine the particular profession career? These are the research questions of this article.The object of research - social pedagogues’ career trajectory. The aim - to reveal the factors of social pedagogue’s career trajectories. The article consists of three parts. In the first one it is theoretically the factors of social pedagogue career are grounded. In the second the research design is rationalized. The third is dedicated to the factors those influence the career trajectories of social pedagogues. Research methods: the analysis of scientific literature; semi-structured interview; qualitative content analysis. The results of research revealed that the trajectory of social pedagogue is determined by both internal and external factors. Trajectory has a clear layout in time, there are turning points, changes; each career stage is determined by various internal and external factors. 

Jekyll or Hyde? Examining the criminal careers of public violence offenders

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 415-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom van Ham ◽  
Arjan A.J. Blokland ◽  
Henk B. Ferwerda ◽  
Theo A.H. Doreleijers ◽  
Otto M.J. Adang
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Criminal Careers ◽  
Criminal Career ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intergroup Dynamics ◽  
Criminal Records ◽  
Career Trajectories ◽  
Police Data ◽  
Group Violence

Since the 1970s theoretical and empirical work on public violence has mainly focused on the context in which public violence takes place, assuming that public violence offenders are ordinary people acting in extraordinary circumstances. Recent studies however indicate that ‘hooligans’ share many characteristics with other violent offenders, which has (re)fuelled the notion that individual propensity is important in explaining public violence, and that public violence offenders generally fit the small group of serious and persistent offenders identified by Moffitt. Based on Dutch police data on 438 individuals involved in public violence, we examined the criminal careers of public violence offenders leading up to the date of registration as a public violence offender. Using group-based models, we distinguished three criminal career trajectories in our sample. Although we found many public violence offenders had no criminal records whatsoever, we also found a small group of public violence offenders who exhibited a high frequency of offending, displayed both solo and group violence, and acted violently across different settings. Our results leave us to take a middle ground in the context-propensity debate, because we argue that different categories of public violence offenders may exist whose behaviour is triggered by different processes. Incorporating the notion of different types of public violence offenders helps explain the seemingly contradictory findings of prior studies, and suggests new avenues for future research into the intra- and intergroup dynamics of public violence.

scholarly journals Joe Sugg: authenticity, self-branding and networking from YouTube microcelebrity to mainstream star

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Kathryn Dorothy Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Career Trajectory ◽  
Traditional Media ◽  
Content Creation ◽  
Mainstream Media ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Career Trajectories ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Brand Development ◽  
Analytical Approaches

In this thesis, I explore the YouTube celebrification process from internet content creation to mainstream media through analysis of the career trajectory of Joe Sugg. Joe is arguably the most successful British YouTuber to transcend internet recognition and mobilise this prominence towards mainstream fame. As such, the research draws insight from his practices and brand development strategies to interrogate how he has been able to successfully bridge the worlds of mainstream and traditional media, whilst still maintaining his online presence. Existing research has defined levels of traditional and online fame, however there is a lack of research that interrogates the relationship and interaction between different stages of fame. This research considers the internet to mainstream celebrification process through a detailed analysis of Sugg’s career. Moreover, there is a gap in existing literature for research focused on individual creators’ career trajectories, particularly in relation to their development from online to the traditional media and celebrity sphere, which the research thus addresses. Within t his broad research aim, the investigation focuses on three key sub-themes within Joe’s career development: self-branding; authenticity labour; and networked relationships. The inquiry takes a single case study approach focused on Joe Sugg, which is situated in digital ethnography and utilises a variety of online and offline data collection methods to gather micro-, macro- and wider contextual level data f rom Joe’s career. The data is analysed using a combination of thematic, content and textual analytical approaches to draw insight into his career trajectory in relation to the sub-research themes. The analysis identifies ordinariness and relatability, maintaining perceived authenticity and credibility, and building strong networks online as key to developing an online brand that is commodifiable, appealing to audiences, and able to be mobilised towards mainstream media ventures. Moreover, the research offers a substantial framework for understanding the process of celebrification from online to mainstream through five stages, defined by characteristics and experiences as opposed to follower metrics. The research also provides the first significant longitudinal study of a British YouTuber’s career trajectory that interrogates their strategic brand development and networking practices, which have enabled them not only to sustain a career online, but to mobilise this online recognition towards mainstream media platforms too.

scholarly journals The Importance of Social Groups for Retirement Adjustment: Evidence, Application, and Policy Implications of the Social Identity Model of Identity Change

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Haslam ◽  
Niklas K. Steffens ◽  
Nyla R. Branscombe ◽  
S. Alexander Haslam ◽  
Tegan Cruwys ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Identity Change ◽  
The Social ◽  
Identity Model

Challenging Professional Self-Regulation

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Chiarello
Keyword(s):  
Social Movements ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
Threats To Self ◽  
State Board ◽  
Pro Choice

This study examines how professionals contend with threats to self-regulation from social movements outside the profession by providing an analysis of rule development by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy. A case study method using interviews, observations, and content analysis examines how pharmacists and pro-choice groups affected a “pharmacists’ responsibility” rule dictating whether pharmacists can refuse to dispense medications they morally oppose. Findings suggest that movements can influence rulemaking by framing professional responsibilities and enlisting allies, thereby turning a relatively closed process of self-regulation into a contentious one, resulting in a settlement that favors the movement over the profession.

The Impact of Juvenile Sex Offending on the Adult Criminal Career

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 400-422
Author(s):  
Kylie Reale ◽  
Evan McCuish ◽  
Raymond Corrado
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Offending ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Criminal Career ◽  
Young Offender ◽  
Juvenile Offending ◽  
Sexual Offenses ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Violent Offenses ◽  
Juvenile Males ◽  
The Impact

Although past studies demonstrated the heterogeneity of the criminal career patterns of juveniles with sexual offenses (JSOs), such studies did not directly assess whether JSOs have different adult offending outcomes compared with juvenile nonsex offenders. Using data on a subsample of males from the Incarcerated Serious and Violent Young Offender Study, JSOs ( n = 78), juveniles with violent offenses (JVOs; n = 550), and juveniles with nonviolent offenses (JNVOs; n = 281) were compared across a variety of adult offending outcomes. JSOs were not associated with a specific trajectory of general offending in adulthood, nor were they associated with a range of adult criminal career parameters (e.g., frequency, severity, specialization, and versatility). However, a range of other indicators of juvenile offending were associated with general offending in adulthood. For juvenile males who experience incarceration, many elements of their offending history mattered for adult offending outcomes, but not sexual offending. Policy implications for treatment and management are discussed.

scholarly journals Math and Science Identity Change and Paths into and out of STEM: Gender and Racial Disparities

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 237802312110019
Author(s):  
Yingyi Ma ◽  
Shiyang Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Stem Education ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Science Identity ◽  
Asian Students ◽  
Identity Change ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Math And Science ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Identity Changes

Researchers emphasize the role of math and science identities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. However, little is known about whether these identities might evolve during college; likewise it is not known how changes in math and science identities are associated with switching majors between STEM and non-STEM fields. This study addresses these questions. With data from the Pathways through College Study, this study revealed that science identity changes matter more than math identity changes in their association with the decision to switch majors. Most notably, underrepresented racial minority women are the most vulnerable in terms of decreasing science identity and the associated probabilities of leaking out of STEM. The authors also find evidence that Asian students are the least sensitive to their science identity drop. These findings have significant policy implications with regard to STEM choice and attainment.

The criminal career trajectories of domestic violence offenders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Dowling ◽  
Hayley Boxall
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
New South ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Criminal Careers ◽  
Criminal Career ◽  
Career Trajectories ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Formed Part ◽  
Underlying Risk ◽  
Trajectory Modelling

This study examines the officially recorded criminal careers of 2,076 domestic violence offenders and 9,925 non-domestic violence offenders in New South Wales in the 10 years following their first police proceeding. Group-based trajectory modelling was used to examine both domestic violence and non-domestic violence offending. Special attention is given to the degree of versatility in offending, and to the interplay of domestic violence and non-domestic violence offending trajectories. Domestic violence offending often formed part of a broader pattern of offending. While trajectories of low‑frequency domestic violence and non-domestic violence offending were most common, domestic violence typically increases as non-domestic violence offences begin to decline. Importantly, there was variability in the offending profiles of domestic violence offenders. This was amplified when non-domestic violence offending was analysed, indicative of a complex array of underlying risk factors.

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