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  • Nursing and Midwifery Studies
  • Sociology of Professions

Background:

  • Professional identity is a dynamic process influenced by personal and professional environments.
  • Understanding identity formation is crucial for healthcare professions like midwifery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how diverse life experiences shape professional identity-making in midwives.
  • To identify key life stages and contexts influencing midwife professional identity.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative narrative inquiry approach was employed.
  • Four midwives with varied experiences in Ghana were purposefully selected.

Main Results:

  • Midwives' professional identity is significantly shaped by childhood, education, and professional work experiences.
  • Experiences across different times, places, and contexts are integral to identity development.

Conclusions:

  • Midwifery education must address the complex, ongoing nature of professional identity development.
  • Supporting identity formation can enhance the quality of midwifery practice.