The purpose of this dissertation was to determine whether there is a significant relationship between the major variables of self concept, self actualization and the occupational prestige aspirations of black freshmen students pursuing higher education in the Virgin Islands. Other variables of secondary significance which were explored include…

The parallel efforts of one individual to develop as a person and as a teacher are traced in this case study. The author worked with her as a teaching development consultant and as a psychotherapist, and discusses how these two activities influenced each other. (Author/LBH)

The implications of silence are far reaching in human communication, affecting intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and mass communication events. Understanding the role of silence in self-insight and the development of self is crucial for student affairs professionals desiring to facilitate student development. (MLW)

Within a therapeutic relationship, there are two levels functioning simultaneously: first is the working level of the client and counselor; and second is the basic human level in which the counselor offers a stance of mutual respect and equality. This paper expands upon the second level by examining its nature and qualities. It posits a basic…

Describes some of the insights that an Eastern perspective, particularly the tradition of Zen, might give to the act of writing. (HOD)

Describes a successful experimental humanities course during which students and professor investigate "self-reliance in a technological society" through combining theoretical and philosophical academic study with the practical application of purchasing and remodeling an old house. (JD)

Explores the role of self-reflection as an enhancement of traditional staff development efforts. Reviews instruments that can assist in understanding how personality, learning, and behavioral styles can aid self-reflective thinking, influencing the effectiveness of student-affairs professionals. (Author/MKA)

The teaching of inquiry paradigms that supplement traditional rational and empirical approaches is advocated in psychology training settings. This program proposal introduces hermeneutics, an inquiry paradigm focusing on the interpretation of meanings inherent in human action, into the curricula of psychology programs. Two curricula offerings are…

Attempts to establish the corresponding dimensions of needs measured by the Work Motivation Inventory and the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule. Three significant relationships were found between the two components. (Author/DEP)

Possible selves are concrete images of what people think they might become, what they would like to become, and what they are afraid of becoming in the future. It was hypothesized that the satisfaction with achieving the possible self will be higher the more the person has focused on this possible self and the more emotionally involved the person…

Safeguarding the morale and vitality of educators is of major importance in this time of retrenchment for most higher educational institutions where cost effectiveness is a major concern. (Author/DN)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the psychosocial factors affecting the educational and occupational development of women undergraduates. Emphasis was placed on discovering manifestations and determinants of the development of autonomy. Divided into 2 parts, the report first surveys 2 decades of research literature concerning the…

Determined were the effects of the Outward Bound experience on the anxiety levels and self-concepts of 33 male and 11 female participants in a Colorado Outward Bound School course held in May 1973. Participants ranged from 16 to 38 years old, with the majority in the college age bracket. The course consisted of 23 days of intensive wilderness…

College teaching has distinct frustrations, such as the repetitiveness of restarting each term, boredom, and absence of meaningful teacher evaluation. But each of these aspects can bring some joy, when the teacher realizes the most fundamental subject taught is himself or herself. (MSE)