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MISSION

The mission of The Emergent Self is to:

Uncover Emergence: The Emergent Self is dedicated to unraveling the fascinating phenomenon of emergence, where intricate social patterns arise from the interplay of countless interactions. Join me as we, together, decode the mysteries behind these emergent patterns.

Foster Sense-Making: The Emergent Self empowers you to make sense of the world around us by equipping us with sociological theories as tools for understanding the hidden dynamics that shape our everyday experiences. Explore the deeper meanings behind societal structures and norms.

Embrace Social Constructionism: Discover the profound impact of social constructionism on our lives. We explore how shared beliefs, norms, and values collectively construct our reality and encourage critical examination of the narratives that influence our perceptions.

Grow Through Dialogue: Engage in meaningful dialogues. I join those who believe that dialogue has the power to transform individuals and society. Develop your sociological imagination and gain a deeper understanding of your place within our ever-evolving social worlds.

Join me on this intellectual and personal growth journey. The Emergent Self is our platform for exploring, questioning, and connecting with the world in new and profound ways. Together, we’ll uncover the layers of our social reality and embark on a path of continuous discovery and enlightenment.


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Robert K. Green, Ph.D.

Educational Journey

Ph.D.

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, California

Completed 127 credit hours in the field of human and organizational development.  

Dissertation:  

Fat Persons Finding Meaning in Their Experiences of Humiliation: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

ABSTRACT: This study explored how the study participants make sense of their experiences of humiliation in a society that stigmatizes fat persons.  Previous research in Fat Studies has not focused on humiliation.  The research project used interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore the experiences of four men and women who self-identified as fat and who had experiences of humiliation related to their body size.   The meanings of the words and events shared by the participants, within a phenomenological framework, illuminated eight themes that structured their experiences: avoidance; place in the world; impediments to well-being and growth; agency and empowerment; recognition, exclusion, and disconnection; blame and fault; and oppression.  A second framework used in this study was intersectionality, an analytic tool that helped examine the influence of race and gender in participants’ experiences.  The third framework was a multi-level analysis that enabled an examination of the findings from three inter-related levels of context and analysis: micro, meso, and macro.  The study findings demonstrated that participants engaged in a cyclical process of experiences-interpretations-responses (EIR) when they faced a humiliating event.  Experiences informed interpretations, which informed responses.  New responses informed new experiences.

Committee members:

  • Margo Okazawa-Rey, EdD, Chairperson
  • Placida Gallegos, PhD, Faculty Reader
  • David Willis, PhD Faculty Reader
  • Michelle Still Mehta, PhD, Student Reader
  • Robin Parry, PhD, External Examiner

Master of Arts (MA)

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, California

Completed coursework in the field of human and organizational development:

  • Epistemology
  • Concepts of Human Development
  • Systems Studies
  • Organizational Studies
  • Organizational Change and Development
  • Management and Leadership
  • Structural Inequality/Diversity
  • Humiliation: An in-depth review
  •  Advanced Phenomenological Inquiry
  • Research Methods and Designs
  • Integrating Research and Practice
  • Research Methods and Designs
  • Integrating Research and Practice
  • Phenomenology

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Completed Capella’s 2-year online program for working professionals and graduated with a 4.0 GPA.  MBA work was completed through online instruction, sharing, and collaboration.   

 

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Athenaeum of Ohio (Mt. St. Mary Seminary)

Cincinnati, Ohio

Entered the major seminary in Cincinnati where, for five years, I studied and prepared for ordination as a priest for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.  During my Masters-level theological studies, I completed several internships including:

•             10-week pastoral internship at IU Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

•             10-week pastoral internship at Gibault School for Boys, Terre Haute, IN

 

St. Meinrad Seminary

St. Meinrad, Indiana

Completed one year of pre-theology studies that included philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, and readings of spiritual autobiographies.  This year prepared prospective theology students for the major seminary.  Pre-theology was a non-degree program.

 

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Indiana University

South Bend, Indiana

Completed Bachelors degree in elementary education.

 

Associate of Arts (AA)

Ancilla Domini College

Donaldson, Indiana

Completed an Associate of Arts degree.