Socio biography

Social biography meaning

Biographical statements are an important part of impressions management in the academic milieu. These statements provide an online presence, accompany our academic products, and represent us in the academy. This becomes a high stakes activity, which can be quite anxiety provoking. However, writing sociological biographies requires a fine balance, particularly during the early career phase, when we may be juggling projects, research directions and institutions.

In this article I draw on examples from my own autobiographical experiences to explore the dilemmas faced when constructing academic biographies. Correspondence regarding this article can be addressed directly to: s. Wheeler, S. The Qualitative Report , 22 2 , To view the content in your browser, please download Adobe Reader or, alternately, you may Download the file to your hard drive.