@article{ref1,
title="Understanding fraternity hazing: Insights from symbolic interactionist theory",
journal="Journal of college student development",
year="1999",
author="Sweet, S.",
volume="40",
number="4",
pages="355-364",
abstract="Hazing remains a major problem on college campuses. An analysis through the symbolic interactionist perspective indicates that hazing occurs because fraternities view it as a necessary component of their initiation rites. A contributing factor is that fraternities engage in systematic manipulation of symbols, social relations, and definitions of situations while reshaping the pledge's “self: “ Consequently, pledges willingly engage in activities that, under other conditions, they otherwise resist. Several practical applications of the symbolic interactionist perspective are suggested that may help prevent future hazing incidents.<p />",
language="",
issn="0897-5264",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}