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Kwan, Kwong-Liem Karl – Counseling Psychologist, 2009
Rapid Westernization and modernization in most Chinese societies has triggered a process of acculturation to Western value orientations, which induced conflicts between Confucian-based collectivism and Western individualism at both the societal and individual levels. A review of research instruments indicated that a cultural conflict approach is…
Descriptors: Culture Conflict, Acculturation, Cultural Differences, Psychology
Amundson, Kristen – 1993
This booklet is a tool to help teachers find ways to keep their commitment to education strong. It shares success stories of educators who have kept their professional dedication alive, despite day-to-day hassles and significant obstacles. It also outlines steps teachers can take to keep their energy levels high. In each section space is provided…
Descriptors: Burnout, Elementary Secondary Education, Personality Development, Self Actualization
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Chen, Serena; Boucher, Helen C.; Tapias, Molly Parker – Psychological Bulletin, 2006
The authors offer a new, integrative conceptualization of the relational self based on a synthesis of recent approaches to the self and significant others. This conceptualization provides a sharper and fuller definition of the relational self than does any existing approach alone and a common framework to interpret findings from separate…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Psychological Patterns, Well Being, Self Concept
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Fafalios, Irene – Montessori Life, 1997
Argues that parents and educators must strive to develop true independence within their children. Argues that independence is achieved by encouraging a strong will in children which enables them to fully develop their personality and arms them with the skills to make decisions, create positive self-esteem, and be responsible and sympathetic…
Descriptors: Aspiration, Child Behavior, Child Development, Early Childhood Education
Swick, Kevin J.; Winecoff, Larry; Nesbit, Ben; Kemper, Richard; Rowls, Michael; Freeman, Nancy K.; Creech, Nena; Mason, Janet; Kent, Laura Brinker – 2000
This guidebook is designed to provide teachers, schools, parents, and other community leaders with the needed ideas, strategies, and resources to combine service learning and character education in meaningful educational activities for children and young people. The booklet contains seven short sections that provide an overview of character…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Development