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The Biological, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, And Social Psychological Perspectives Of Athletic Participation, Katharine R. Johnson Jan 1983

The Biological, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, And Social Psychological Perspectives Of Athletic Participation, Katharine R. Johnson

Honors Theses

Why become an athlete? Why all the long hours of continuous dedication? Would male and female athletes answer these questions differently?

The following essay is a review of the potential reasons why individuals strive to become athletes as perceived by the biological, psycho-dynamic, humanistic, and social psychological perspectives. Emphasis is placed on differences between the sexes when the perspective under discussion considers these differences to be relevant.


Children Of Divorce : A Survey Of Factors Related To Children's Adjustment To Parental Divorce, Carey A. Dougherty Jan 1983

Children Of Divorce : A Survey Of Factors Related To Children's Adjustment To Parental Divorce, Carey A. Dougherty

Honors Theses

Children's adjustment to parental divorce is a complex interaction of: a) families pre and postseparation functioning b) the child's individual capacity for dealing with stress c) current values and beliefs as expressed through teachers and peers. Current research in each area is reviewed and discussed as are major themes in children's long term adjustment.