Competitive Long-Distance Running and Its Effect on the Self-Concept of Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents: An Evaluative Study

<p>This study focuses on the effectiveness of the "Runaway" program, a competitive long-distance running program, in meeting the program goals for the treatment of emotionally disturbed adolescents. The study reviews Piers-Harris Self Concept Scale (SCS) scores of clients in a long-term in-patient treatment facility. A Post-test only research design was used to compare the scores of those who participated in the program to the scores of those who did not. A statistically significant difference in the self-concept of runners and non-runners tested was obtained . The program met the goal of improving the patients' self-concept.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Political Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Political Science and Public Administration

Year dc:date.available

1995

Author dc:creator

• Rogers, Elizabeth R.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Michael K. Taylor
• William L. Chappell
• Charles F. Ragsdale

• Piers-Harris
• Self Concept Scale
• SCS
• Runaway
• Runaway Program
• Political Science
• Public Administration

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/28

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1028