Degree Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2011
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
First Advisor
Nancy Evans
Second Advisor
Ryan Gildersleeve
Abstract
While the number of Muslim college students in increasing, (Rasheed Ali & Bagheri, 2009), many are facing a severe misunderstanding of their faith that has been further distorted since 9/11 (Afridi & Carnegie Corp. of New York, 2001). This qualitative study focused on understanding the personal and religious experiences of four Muslim women in the context of a large research university in the Midwest United States. Using Siedman's (1991) three-interview series, all participants were interviewed three times as the primary means of data collection. Based on analysis of the collected data, three themes emerged as central to the participants' experiences: the role of prayer is varied but important, the influence of family in religious identity and expression, and the impact of environments on students' experiences and identity. The findings from this study provide examples and stories that will allow student affairs professionals and faculty members to better understand Muslim students. The findings from this study also lead to implications for creating inclusive learning environments for all students.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/etd-180810-2102
Copyright Owner
Allison Jane Severson
Copyright Date
2011
Language
en
Date Available
2012-04-06
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
125 pages
Recommended Citation
Severson, Allison Jane, "Social identity construction of Muslim women: A case study" (2011). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 10247.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/10247