Abstract
Introduction
The study explored and described the professional identity of diagnostic radiographers in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Methods
The methodology employed for the study was qualitative, exploratory and descriptive design. Face‐to‐face interviews were conducted with thirteen diagnostic radiographers from private, public practices and individually owned practices. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted, and the responses underwent thematic analysis and used Braun and Clarke's six steps for analysing qualitative data.
Results
The thematic analysis revealed three themes and six categories. The three themes identified were: perceptions of identity, environment influences and organisational institutions.
Conclusion
This study provided an insight into the current perspectives of the professional identity of diagnostic radiographers in Johannesburg, South Africa, which reflected a positive professional identity. The three themes identified could inform guidelines for education in diagnostic radiographers' professional identity in the future.
The article is about the positive professional identity of diagnostic radiographers from Johannesburg, South Africa. There are various negative factors that affect their professional identity; however, they continue to love their profession.