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Experiences of Recreational Pole Dancers 1 EXPERIENCES OF RECREATIONAL POLE DANCERS 1 “From a Mouse to a Lion” An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Experiences of Recreational Pole Dancers Sereana Simpson Department of Psychology, University of Prince Edward Island Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie PERMISSION TO USE HONOURS PAPER Title of paper: “From a Mouse to a Lion” An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Experiences of Recreational Pole Dancers Name of Author: Sereana Simpson Department: Psychology Degree: Bachelor of Arts Year: 2021 Name of Supervisor(s): Colleen MacQuarrie In presenting this paper in partial fulfillment of the requirements for an honours degree from the University of Prince Edward Island, I agree that the Libraries of this University may make it freely available for inspection and give permission to add an electronic version of the honours paper to the Digital Repository at the University of Prince Edward Island. I further agree that permission for extensive copying of this paper for scholarly purposes may be granted by the professors who supervised my work, or, in their absence, by the Chair of the Department or the Dean of the Faculty in which my paper was done. It is understood any copying or publication or use of this paper or parts thereof for financial gain shall not be allowed without my written permission. It is also understood that due recognition shall be given to me and to the University of Prince Edward Island in any scholarly use which may be made of any material in my paper. Signature [of author]: Address [Department]: Date: April 27, 2021 University of Prince Edward Island Department of Psychology CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION Examining Board Thesis Advisor ______ Annabel Cohen, Ph.D. Colleen MacQuarrie, Ph.D. Pamela Courtenay-Hall (May 4, 2021 13:19 ADT) April 27, 2021_____________ Pamela Courtenay-Hall, Ph.D. Date Jade_____________________________ Robinson (Apr 28, 2021 08:05 ADT) Jade Robinson, Community Member Thesis by SEREANA SIMPSON entitled “FROM A MOUSE TO A LION” AN INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE EXPERIENCES OF RECREATIONAL POLE DANCERS Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Honours EXPERIENCES OF RECREATIONAL POLE DANCERS 3 Abstract What is it like to be a recreational pole dancer? Recreational pole dancing has grown from a little-known leisure activity being taught in homes and bars to an activity being taught in dedicated studios all around the world. Existing research documents some of the motivations and controversies of pole, but questions remain as to what polers might consider important to them, and how and why they came to use the pole as an adult. The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of recreational polers in Atlantic Canada. Six polers were asked about their experiences of pole in the class environment (either at a studio or at home) and of pole in their social lives. The participants were asked general questions to explore their unique pole experience without specifically focusing on assumptions of stigma or sexuality in the participants’ experiences unless they introduced the topic. An interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted from the semi-structured interviews. The main finding of this study was that polers use pole as a tool for growth and self-development. They are able to do this by working through the challenges that pole presents with the help of the supportive pole community. The results explore the overarching theme of adult development through the following subthemes: gender, adult play, competitions, exploration, stigma, and the learning process. There are similarities in this study with the findings of previous pole studies. However, this thesis also presents new ideas surrounding pole. The first is that pole is being used to aid polers in their own development. The second is that polers are able to use pole as a tool for play. Finally, this study demonstrates the possibility of a growing inclusivity of gender in pole. EXPERIENCES OF RECREATIONAL POLE DANCERS 4 Dedication To my supervisor Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie, the one who made this process go smoothly. Thank you so much, you were the best help I could have asked for and such a joy to work with! EXPERIENCES OF RECREATIONAL POLE DANCERS 5 Acknowledgements First, I would like to thank the community of polers that agreed to participate in my research. This thesis would quite literally be nothing without them, and they have been fully supportive in every way they could be. It was so wonderful to get to chat with each one of you, and I sincerely hope that you will be happy with this work. I also want to thank my family, who have been there for me and supported me for the entire process. Your encouragement during this time has meant so much to me, and I am forever grateful to you. Finally, I wish to thank my supervisor, Dr Colleen MacQuarrie, who provided me with invaluable guidance during this process. You have been, and continue to be, one of my strongest supporters. I appreciate you and everything you have done for me personally and academically. Thank you so much! EXPERIENCES OF RECREATIONAL POLE DANCERS 6 Table of Contents List of Figures ................................................................................................................................... 7 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Methods ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Results ............................................................................................................................................ 29 Discussion ...................................................................................................................................... 63 References ..................................................................................................................................... 76 Appendix A: Permission Letter ...................................................................................................... 81 Appendix B: Poster Advertisement ................................................................................................ 82 Appendix C: Facebook Advertisement ........................................................................................... 83 Appendix D: Research Conversation Guide ................................................................................... 84 Appendix E: Demographics Form................................................................................................... 86 Appendix F: Participant Information Letter ................................................................................... 87 Appendix G: Participant Consent Form ......................................................................................... 89 Appendix H: Batman’s Themes ...................................................................................................... 91 Appendix I: EJ’s Themes ............................................................................................................... 105 Appendix J: Emily’s Themes ......................................................................................................... 119 Appendix K: Jessica’s Themes ...................................................................................................... 134 Appendix L: Midna’s Themes ....................................................................................................... 145 Appendix M: Tristan’s Themes .................................................................................................... 160 Appendix N: Glossary ................................................................................................................... 170 EXPERIENCES OF RECREATIONAL POLE DANCERS 7 List of Figures Figure 1: Experiences with Pole ..................................................................................................... 29 Figure 2: Batman’s Theme Chart ................................................................................................... 91 Figure 3: Batman’s Photo ............................................................................................................. 104 Figure 4: EJ’s Theme Chart ........................................................................................................... 105 Figure 5: EJ’s Photo ...................................................................................................................... 118 Figure 6: Emily’s Theme Chart ..................................................................................................... 119 Figure 7: Emily’s Photo................................................................................................................. 133 Figure 8: Jessica’s Theme Chart ................................................................................................... 134 Figure 9: Jessica’s Photo .............................................................................................................. 144 Figure 10: Midna’s Theme Chart .................................................................................................. 145 Figure 11: Midna’s Photo ............................................................................................................. 159 Figure 12: Tristan’s Theme Chart ................................................................................................
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