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Communicating Identity In The Workplace And Affinity Groups Spaces, Megan Mary Lambertz-Berndt
Communicating Identity In The Workplace And Affinity Groups Spaces, Megan Mary Lambertz-Berndt
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The following dissertation examined affinity group creation and purpose. By using identity management theory and communication privacy management theory the author was able to understand what one both reveals and conceals within an affinity group and organization at large. Two studies addressed the utility of an affinity group for those currently involved in homogeneous racial and nonracial groups, as well as for future employees who may become the next affinity group attendees. Using a thematic analysis, Study I revealed affinity group perceptions including several subthemes (logistics, helpful, harmful, more heterogeneity, and exclusion of identity). Organizational diversity sessions at large revealed …