Date of Award
1-2006
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology
First Advisor
Nancy Thurston, PsyD
Second Advisor
Carol Del'Oliver, PhD
Third Advisor
Kathleen Gathercoal, PhD
Abstract
Even though children's books have been around for centuries, no research has addressed shame dynamics in children's literature. Psychologists can play an important role in the illumination of shaming content in literature, which will shape a child's perception of the world around her. In this qualitative study, five volunteers, non- psychologist adults ranging in ages 26-58 years, discovered that shame exists in children's books. The volunteers noted that shame can be both explicit and implicit in fashion. This study informs us that when given an understanding of shame, a non- psychologist layperson can identify shaming content in children's literature. This study explores the readers' personal definitions of shame and its perceived impact; it also explores both explicit and implicit shame and the books' resolutions regarding the shame. Finally, suggestions are made for future research m shame in children's literature and other children's media.
Recommended Citation
Mauldin, Joy, "Shame in Body Image in Children's Literature" (2006). Doctor of Psychology (PsyD). 471.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/psyd/471