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“Trust”, professional power and social theory: Lessons from a post‐Foucauldian framework

Tim Owen (Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work Studies, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK)
Jason L. Powell (Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work Studies, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK)

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN: 0144-333X

Article publication date: 1 March 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper sets out to examine the relationship between trust and professional power in the context of post‐Foucauldian social theory. Understood in its micro‐political terms and conceived as impacting on individual identity and agency at a number of levels: intrapersonal, interpersonal, organisational and macro levels.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a conceptual and theoretical approach.

Findings

The findings illustrate that the concept of “trust” and relationship to health services can be understood through a post‐Foucauldian lens.

Research limitations/implications

This is a very theoretical paper with implications for epistemological development grounded in understanding “trust” and ethics of self.

Originality/value

This is an original paper on post‐Foucauldian analysis of trust and relationship to health policy and professional autonomy.

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Citation

Owen, T. and Powell, J.L. (2006), "“Trust”, professional power and social theory: Lessons from a post‐Foucauldian framework", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 26 No. 3/4, pp. 110-120. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330610657179

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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