Barry Gibson
bgibsonsociologist.bsky.social
Barry Gibson
@bgibsonsociologist.bsky.social
Sociologist of Health and Illness, working in dentistry. Interests include grounded theory methodology, Niklas Luhmann's social theory and sociological theory in general. Currently working on tooth loss and the experience of inequalities in oral health.
I am trying to focus on the power of listening. I is hard to listen when everything seems so crazy - 'the grind.' Then Louise's blog post landed.

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Even within 'the grind,' we can listen, learn, and create space for the talents and goals of those around us. #crippingbreath
March 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This week's second article reveals the emotional and practical challenges faced by using NIV for people with neuromuscular disorders. Takeaways include the balance between life extension and machine dependence, and the constant feeling of vulnerability.

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#ventilation #lifeofbreath
March 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
This is the first of two great readings this week! It covers the journey into and through ventilation. @crippingbreath.bsky.social what are your thoughts on the human-centered design framework in the context of critical disability studies?

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#ventilation
March 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Stunning morning walk looking west on the edge of Rivelin Valley, Sheffield, England. #dogwalking
March 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
This is my paper of the week. During dark times, double down on what you love doing and 'focus'! I have been working on the making of memory in grounded theory methodology and this paper is just brilliant. @bjsociology.bsky.social #sociology #collectivememory
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February 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
It's Saturday morning and so I get to do the fun stuff. A bit of reading and some writing on my grounded theory project with Robert Porter and Richard Ekins. #groundedtheory #sociology
December 14, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Sociological Review Magazine looking for editors! #sociology
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December 11, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Preparing for our consumption and society reading group this morning "work is reconfigured as ‘an activity through which people produce and discover a sense of personal identity’ (du Gay, 1996: 78) ...a form of self-commodification and self-consumption." shorturl.at/OXjTO #work #consumption #HELSI
December 6, 2024 at 9:09 AM