The in-group ritual of self-denigration in Iranian doctoral defense sessions: applied linguists’ attitudes, functions and perceptions in focus-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

The in-group ritual of self-denigration in Iranian doctoral defense sessions: applied linguists’ attitudes, functions and perceptions in focus

Published:2023-08-11 Issue:0 Volume:0 Page:
ISSN:1612-5681
Container-title:Journal of Politeness Research
language:en
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Author:

Mayahi Nadia¹^ORCID,Jalilifar Alireza¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz , Ahvaz , Khuzestan , Iran

Abstract

Abstract Drawing on a Symbolic Interactionist perspective and the Grounded Theory methodology, this study aimed to explore self-denigration from the perspective of Iranian applied linguists highlighting the significance of self-denigration as an in-group relational ritual in Iranian doctoral defense sessions. The data were obtained from rigorous coding of the transcripts of two focus groups and a questionnaire built on the findings of the focus group discussions. The findings indicated significant gender differences in terms of the participants’ attitudes toward the functions and meanings of self-denigration. Academic experience was also found to be an important factor in how the participants perceived self-denigration. Through a meticulous analysis of self-denigration in doctoral defense sessions, the present study sheds light on the norms and conventions of the academic discourse of defense sessions, thereby justifying the rights and obligations of the defense session participants.

Funder

Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Subject

Linguistics and Language,Communication,Language and Linguistics,Cultural Studies,Social Psychology

Link

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/pr-2022-0053/pdf

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