Influence of a School Volunteer Program on the Personal and Psychological Growth of Community Adults.

Harty, Harold

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ERIC Number: EJ294907

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Publication Date: 1984

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Influence of a School Volunteer Program on the Personal and Psychological Growth of Community Adults.

Harty, Harold

Catalyst for Change, v13 n2 p15-18 Win 1984

Examines the influence of a school volunteer program on the personal growth of volunteers, who showed a significantly higher self-concept and were more self-motivating that nonvolunteers. Also, nonvolunteers employed outside the home had higher self-esteem than those who were not. (TE)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Development, Locus of Control, Psychological Studies, Psychological Testing, School Community Relationship, Self Concept, Self Concept Measures, Self Esteem, Volunteer Training, Volunteers

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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