Date of Award
2009
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education
Program
Education
Supervisor
Dr. Jason Brown
Second Advisor
Dr. Alan Leshied
Third Advisor
Dr. Susan Rodger
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore relational experiences of adolescent girls
within their peer culture, and their experiences and perceptions of girl identity. Participants were ten adolescent girls residing in a mid-sized Southern Ontario city, and they ranged between 13 and 16 years of age. Through semi-structured interviews, eight themes emerged and were compared with the available literature. These themes included the following: The “Drama” of Girl Culture, False-Self Behaviors, The Dark Underside of Girl Culture, Authenticity, Experiencing Difference and Individuality, Resistance, Friendship, and Breaking Down Barriers.
Recommended Citation
Sintzel, Jennifer, "GIRLHOOD: RELATIONAL EXPERIENCES OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND GIRL IDENTITY" (2009). Digitized Theses. 4226.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/digitizedtheses/4226