The study examines the effectiveness of theme-centered group counseling conducted by experienced professional counselors in impacting the self-confidence of disadvantaged adults and also the development of interpersonal and intrapersonal sensitivity. Major questions focused on ascertaining if: (1) self-concept developments of a sample of entering…

This study examined the impact of college on self-actualization and self-concept of 125 black freshmen at Howard University. The sample included both regular and conditional students, the latter characterized by marginal academic skills. The report indicates that the sexes behaved differently on the examinations and that participation in a…

A review of the literature concerning the relationship between sex role and self measure identity includes a discussion of issues confronted in measurement. The methodology and analyses of data for the study are explained. The research was designed to determine which self referent measure most effectively discriminates among sex role identities.…

Much attention has been devoted to issues stemming from the hypothesized differential impact of the American experience on black males and females. Earlier studies of these issues were predominantly concerned with self concept. However, little consistency has been found in the studies of black self concept. A more appropriate construct should be…

This study used the Personal Orientation Inventory to compare self-actualization of 52 elite blind athletes with sighted athletes. Self-actualization profiles of blind athletes were lower for measures of existentiality and self-acceptance but otherwise identical to those of sighted athletes. Both sighted and blind athletes scored below test-manual…

Examines the hypothesis that lower-class black children are more external" in their personal orientation than middle-class white children. (Authors/MB)

Self-actualization, which involves the ultimate development of one's abilities regardless of external influences, is the basis for many personality theories. To assess the relationship between biological sex, sex role, and self-actualization, the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) and the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) were administered to 129…

This study examined the effects of a marathon group experience on university student's level of self-actualization two days and six weeks after the experience. Gains in self-actualization as a result of marathon group participation depended upon an individual's level of ego strength upon entering the group. (Author)

A current review of research on the reliability and validity of the Personal Orientation Inventory is provided. (DEP)

This study examined the effects of a weekend marathon on the level of self-actualization of college students one and four weeks following their group experience. It also studied the relationship between ego strength and extent of change in self-actualization during a marathon. Generally, the group experience did increase self-actualization and the…

This article describes an attempt to improve the Personal Orientation Inventory's specific trait prediction capability. The results indicated the potential for specific trait prediction was improved, although global prediction capability was not significantly changed. The resulting scales have been labeled the modified scale form of the…

Beginning students in guidance and counseling comprised the two research groups: (1) a sensitivity-participatory group with activities ranging from T-grouping to sensory awareness to creative exercises; and (2) a didactic group in which the main focus was on instructor presentation of material relating to groups. The author sought to determine:…