Hazing by infantilising and denying newcomers a voice: nuancing the negative consequences

Anette Kaagaard Kristensen*, Martin Lund Kristensen, Mari Holen

*Corresponding author

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Abstract

Purpose
This paper aims to nuance the understanding of hazing’s negative impact on newcomers.

Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected through a qualitative interview study of recently employed nurses’ (n = 19) and nursing students’ (n = 42) hazing experiences and analysed through reflexive thematic coding.

Findings
The analysis uncovered two themes relating to hazing’s normative harm on newcomers’ professional self-image: “Being denied a voice” and “Being infantilised.”

Originality/value
This paper challenges the two-dimensional challenge-hindrance framework for elucidating the individual consequences of hazing and suggests adding threat stressors.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftInternational Journal of Organizational Analysis
Vol/bind33
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)271-282
Antal sider12
ISSN1934-8835
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2025

Emneord

  • Occupational stress
  • Hazing
  • Challenge-hindrance-threat-stressors
  • Honneth

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