Explores the dimensions of self-concept in response to sensitivity training, i.e., that psychologically healthy participants would make greater gains in self-actualization than would those participants who viewed themselves as less healthy. Results support the hypothesis. (Author/HMV)

This study examined the impact of college on self-actualization and self-concept of 125 black freshmen at Howard University. The sample included both regular and conditional students, the latter characterized by marginal academic skills. The report indicates that the sexes behaved differently on the examinations and that participation in a…

Thirty-four high-risk students at Essex Community College (Maryland) were evaluated on self-concept growth as shown through pre- and post-tests on the Tennessee Self Concept Scale (TSCS), self-concept as shown through an open-ended questionnaire, and improvement in college grade point average (GPA), after working in a self goal-setting learning…