Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore PLWHAs’ possible selves (Marcus & Nurius, 1986). A secondary analysis was conducted using data from 36 individuals’ indepth interviews. Participants’ past selves, current selves and feared selves were unearthed. These findings have implications for health educators.
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Recommended Citation
Baumgartner, L. M.,
&
Niemi, E.
(2013).
“I Want to Be a Drug Counselor:” Possible Selves in Persons Living with HIV/AIDS.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2013/papers/7
“I Want to Be a Drug Counselor:” Possible Selves in Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
The purpose of this study was to explore PLWHAs’ possible selves (Marcus & Nurius, 1986). A secondary analysis was conducted using data from 36 individuals’ indepth interviews. Participants’ past selves, current selves and feared selves were unearthed. These findings have implications for health educators.
