The Effects of High School Drama on Social Maturity.

Beales, Joseph N.; Zemel, Brook

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ERIC Number: EJ420984

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Effects of High School Drama on Social Maturity.

Beales, Joseph N.; Zemel, Brook

School Counselor, v38 n1 p46-51 Sep 1990

Examined effect of participation in a high school drama program on the social maturity and self-esteem of 20 high school drama students relative to 20 peers who were not enrolled in drama. Findings showed significant improvements in areas of social presence, tolerance, and achievement via independence for drama students but did not demonstrate higher levels of self-esteem. (PVV)

Descriptors: Achievement, Drama, Dramatics, Foreign Countries, High School Students, High Schools, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship, Maturity (Individuals), Self Control, Self Esteem, Social Bias, Social Development, Socialization

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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