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Hiv/Aids Identity Incorporation And The Temporal Context, Lisa M. Baumgartner
Hiv/Aids Identity Incorporation And The Temporal Context, Lisa M. Baumgartner
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this study was to examine how the temporal context affected the incorporation of the HIV/AIDS identity into the self. In-depth interviews were conducted with 36 individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Chronological age shaped the initial reaction to the diagnosis whereas historical time did not. Social time affected immersion in the HIV/AIDS community and the passage of time influenced the integration of the HIV/AIDS identity into the self. These findings have implications for health educators.