Constructing Identities at the Intersections: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Multiple Dimensions of Identity

The purpose of this article is to present the results of an autoethnographic study designed to investigate the complexities of identity development among a diverse group of eight participants and to use results to explore potential relationships between self-authorship and intersecting identities. Data was collected via personal autoethnographic narratives and focus groups. Results highlighted that an intersectional analysis of identity and the self-authoring process exposed complexities not typically accounted for, such as navigating the tensions between privileged and oppressed identities, the prevalence of social class as both an identity dimension and contextual influence, and distinguishing between identity negotiation and perception management.