“Trust”, professional power and social theory: Lessons from a post‐Foucauldian framework
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
ISSN: 0144-333X
Article publication date: 1 March 2006
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.
Keywords
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
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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