International missionaries' sensemaking during the organizational exit.

Gould, Kelly K., 1983-

International missionaries' sensemaking during the organizational exit.

dc.contributor.advisor	McNamee, Lacy G.
dc.creator	Gould, Kelly K., 1983-
dc.date.accessioned	2015-09-04T13:37:36Z
dc.date.available	2015-09-04T13:37:36Z
dc.date.created	2015-08
dc.date.issued	2015-07-29
dc.date.submitted	August 2015
dc.date.updated	2015-09-04T13:37:36Z
dc.description.abstract	This research explored the sensemaking process of former international missionaries during organizational exit to expand upon research and exit models in volunteer membership. Semi-structured interviews were used to obtain data from former members of one sponsoring organization, and data was coded and interpreted using qualitative methods. Results revealed two distinct exit pathways based on members' identity constructions. Additionally, membership in a total institution shaped missionary service and the exit phase. This study highlights future research opportunities for volunteer memberships involving fixed-terms and ambiguous membership contracts.
dc.format.mimetype	application/pdf
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2104/9464
dc.language.iso	en
dc.rights.accessrights	Worldwide access
dc.rights.accessrights	Access changed 12/4/17
dc.subject	Missionaries. Sensemaking. Organizational exit. Total institution. International volunteers. Communication. Ambiguous membership contracts.
dc.title	International missionaries' sensemaking during the organizational exit.
dc.type	Thesis
dc.type.material	text
local.embargo.lift	2017-08-01
local.embargo.terms	2017-08-01
thesis.degree.department	Baylor University. Dept. of Communication.
thesis.degree.grantor	Baylor University
thesis.degree.level	Masters
thesis.degree.name	M.A.