SELF-IDENTITY, PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND CULTURAL IDENTITY IN GHANA: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION OF FEMALE MEDICAL OFFICERS

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  • Andrews Kwakwa Peprah Lecturer, Kessben University College, Ghana PhD Student, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
  • George Atibugri Abugbil Lecturer, Kessben University College, Ghana PhD Student, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
  • Isaac Kwesi Sena Akpa Lecturer, Kessben University College, Ghana PhD Student, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejsss.v11i5.2118

Słowa kluczowe:

self-identity, cultural identity, professional identity

Abstrakt

Self-identity, professional identity, and cultural identity are phenomena that require further study, as they can covertly or overtly influence the construction of an individual's or professional's identity. Using the qualitative exploratory study design, thematic data analysis, and the Communication Theory of Identity (CTI), this study sought to identify the perception of self-identity among female medical officers, ascertain how female medical officers navigate through their professional identity construction and explore the effects of the process of identity construction of female medical officers in the Ghanaian context. With a semi-structured interview session for thirty (30) female medical officers who served as respondents, it was found that self-esteem, identity on cultural traits, and religious identity summed up the perception of self-identity of female medical officers. Conscious correction effort, confidence, and teamwork serve as channels through which female medical officers construct their identity. Again, male dominance, cultural stereotypes, and professional misidentification are common challenges that female medical officers encounter in the process of constructing their self-identity, and therefore call for a better work atmosphere and recognition of their professional duties. The study, therefore, calls for women physicians, leaders of the medical profession, social clubs, and the government to promote and set laws that protect the identity of both genders in their professional duties.

 

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  • Andrews Kwakwa Peprah - Lecturer, Kessben University College, Ghana PhD Student, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

    Andrews Kwakwa Peprah is a Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Kessben University College, Ghana. He is a PhD Student at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Communication and Media Studies. His teaching and research interests include Identity construction, Rhetorical theory and practice, Political communication, Public relations, Logical fallacy, Health communication, and Organisational communication.

  • George Atibugri Abugbil - Lecturer, Kessben University College, Ghana PhD Student, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

    George Atiburi Abugbil is a Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Kessben University College, Ghana. He is a PhD student at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Communication and Media Studies. His teaching and research interests include New media evolution and implications on cultural values, Radio programming and social change, Digital media policy and cybersecurity.

  • Isaac Kwesi Sena Akpa - Lecturer, Kessben University College, Ghana PhD Student, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

    Isaac Kwesi Sena Akpa is a Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Kessben University College, Ghana. He is a second-year PhD student at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, where he also holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Communication and Media Studies. His research interests include Advertising, Public relations, Behaviour modification, Multimedia production, Entrepreneurship in media communication, and Brand management.

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2026-01-14

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Tom 11 Nr 5 (2025)

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