Breaking the Ice: A Comprehensive Exploration of Freezing in ASL/English Interpreting
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Title
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Breaking the Ice: A Comprehensive Exploration of Freezing in ASL/English Interpreting
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Creator
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Madison Lantis
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degree
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Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies
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Type
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Action Research Project
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Date
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6/14/2025
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Abstract
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This action research project delves into the phenomenon of freezing during American Sign Language (ASL)-English interpreting. The goal of this research is to pinpoint the underlying causes of these freezing instances in my interpreting work, identify recurring patterns, and develop effective strategies for overcoming freezing. Throughout my development as an interpreter, I have consistently struggled with freezing while interpreting. Grounded in the Self-Efficacy Theory and the Demand Control Schema, this study explores the multifaceted factors contributing to freezing episodes. Through thorough analysis, I explore my interpreting work and my mindset and beliefs around interpreting. Additionally, I investigate freezing as a stress response, the cognitive processes involved in interpreting, and factors influencing my ASL fluency.
Keywords: Freezing, interpreting, ASL, demands, controls
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Key Words
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cognitive distortions, self-efficacy, self-doubt
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note
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Elisa Maroney
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Amanda Smith
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n/a
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
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Language
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eng
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Type
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text
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Identifier
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arp_20250416b
