Date of Award
Spring 1995
Type
Thesis
Major
Political Science
Department
Political Science and Public Administration
First Advisor
Michael K. Taylor
Second Advisor
William L. Chappell
Third Advisor
Charles F. Ragsdale
Abstract
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.
Recommended Citation
Rogers, Elizabeth R., "Competitive Long-Distance Running and Its Effect on the Self-Concept of Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents: An Evaluative Study" (1995). Theses and Dissertations. 28.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/28
