Date of Award
7-8-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
School of Communication
First Advisor
John F. Hooker
Second Advisor
Cheri J. Simonds
Abstract
This study uses the lens of Communication Privacy Management theory to analyze the impact an instructor’s depth of disclosure of their mental illness can have on mental illness stigmatization, classroom climate, as well as teacher credibility, homophily, and social attraction. Participants responded to a series of quantitative-based questions regarding a hypothetical syllabus with varied levels of a teacher disclosing their mental illness. Results indicated that none of the investigated dependent variables were negatively affected by the hypothetical instructor’s disclosure, and mental illness stigmatization was lessened. Implications, limitations, and areas for future research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Bridgemen, Kirsten L., "The Influence of Instructor Mental Illness Disclosure on the Perceptions of Mental Illness, Classroom Climate, Teacher Credibility, Homophily, and Social Attraction" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 1278.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1278
DOI
https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2020.1604319245281
Page Count
105
Included in
Communication Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Higher Education and Teaching Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Commons
Comments
Imported from ProQuest Bridgemen_ilstu_0092N_11775.pdf