Graduation Term
2020
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
School of Communication
Committee Chair
John F. Hooker
Committee Member
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.
Access Type
Thesis-Open Access
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
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