Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Geography, Geology, and Anthropology
Abstract
Using a qualitative approach, this study provided interpretative analysis of the self-concept of underprivileged adolescents attending Ryves Youth Center at Etling Hall, a youth center located in Terre Haute, Indiana. The researcher used triangulation to compare and contrast participant observations, volunteer comments, and adolescent interviews to form a theory about their level of self-concept. The researcher then referred to the data collected during the literature review to compare the self-concept of economically disadvantage youth with their more affluent peers. Through this comparison, it was found that while the research supports the theory that adolescents from poverty-stricken environments tend to show signs of low self-concept, the participants in this study showed signs of high self-concept, offering answers to interview questions that were both realistic and self-generated.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Kristy Ann, "A Qualitative Study Of The Self -Concept Of Underprivileged Adolescents Attending Ryves Youth Center At Etling Hall" (2007). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 937.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/937