Effectiveness of an enhancement program on Taiwanese university students' self-concept'.
This study examined the effectiveness of a Self-Concept Enhancement Program (SCEP) on Taiwanese university students. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 30) and a waiting-list control group (n = 30). The experimental group received SCEP psycho-educational treatment for 8 weeks, whereas the control group did not. Results indicated significant improvements on physical, personal, self-identity, and total self-concept in the experimental group, but not in the control group. Participants evaluated the SCEP as useful, beneficial, and powerful in promoting their self-concept. Cultural issues were highlighted and discussed. Implications for research and counseling practice are suggested.
Peter Jen Der
PJ
Pan
Liang-Yu F
LY
Deng
Shiou Ling
SL
Tsai
Iue-Ruey
IR
Sue
Jye-Ru Karen
JR
Jiang
D000328:Adult; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012649:Self Concept; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult