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Abstract

Ethnodrama combined with Goffman's 'presentation of self' is used to explore three elite swimmers' 'presentation of self' in relation to the dominant ideology of 'slim to win'. The 'presentation of self' of three swimmers is presented and analyzed according to their front stage (e.g., posting of specific images; direct media quotes) and backstage (e.g., an autoethnographic representation) performances. Goffman's concepts of expressions 'given' and 'given off' are used to highlight how the ideology comes to be presented to others and whether the swimmer negotiates and/or contests it. As an analysis and representation, ethnodrama affords the opportunity to reveal the extent an athlete may go to to avoid a failing 'presentation of self' in relation to 'slim to win,' highlighting potential health effects (e.g., physical, emotional).

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	McMahon, JA and McGannon, KR and Zehntner, C
Keywords:	swimming, social media, creative analytical practices, theatrical script, evocative autoethnography
Journal or Publication Title:	Sociology of Sport Journal
Publisher:	Human Kinetics
ISSN:	0741-1235
DOI / ID Number:	https://doi.org/10.1123/ssj.2015-0166
Copyright Information:	© 2017 Human Kinetics, Inc.
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: McMahon, JA UTAS Profile: McMahon, JA Google Scholar: Zehntner, C UTAS Profile: Zehntner, C
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