School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations
Exploring Latinx social work graduate students’ self-awareness by integrating Johari window, Photovoice and Mandala
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2023
Abstract
Numerous researchers have addressed the role of self-awareness in personal and professional development over decades. Recent studies have addressed the effectiveness and outcomes of gaining self-awareness. In this study, the goal was to explore individuals’ self-awareness elements in relationship to the views of others. Thirteen graduate social work students agreed to participate in this qualitative study for a duration of a semester. The exploration was framed within the Johri window model and supplemented by Photovoice and Mandala. The main finding indicated that all identified self-awareness elements were not viewed as equally important and were not equally noticeable by others. Others particularly paid attention to the participants’ Other-Oriented Traits. Cognition and Emotion-Oriented traits were only noticed by others if the participants strongly focused on them. An additional finding revealed that there was a solid and complementary relationship between traits that were hidden from others (Façade) and individuals’ unconscious (Mystery). The final finding confirmed the role of experiential learning in promoting self-awareness.
Recommended Citation
Feize, L. (2023). Exploring Latinx social work graduate students’ self-awareness by integrating Johari window, Photovoice and Mandala. Social Work Education, 42(8), 1440-1460. http://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2022.2035347
DOI
10.1080/02615479.2022.2035347
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