Author : Nancy G. Terlep
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (144 download)
Book Synopsis The Experience of Being Self-actualized While Failing to Meet the Standards of a Formal Education by : Nancy G. Terlep
Download or read book The Experience of Being Self-actualized While Failing to Meet the Standards of a Formal Education written by Nancy G. Terlep and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [Abstract] This heuristic reasearch dwelled on the question, "What is the experience of being self-actualized while failing to meet the standards of formal education?" "Experience" was defined according to Carl Rogers as the personal interpretation of reality. "Self-actualization" is defined according to Rogers' and Maslow's criteria. A person "failing to meet the standards of formal education" was defined as a person who either dropped out of high school or who did not internalize educational values. The literature review was done in PsycLit and ERIC, as well as from the library of the Center for Humanistic Studies. Eight coresearchers, all members of my family on my father's side, willingly shared their experience of being self-actualized while failing to meet the standards of formal education. The heuristic research method was used because it portrays the qualities, meanings, and essences of universally unique experiences. The research found seven themes: 1) education becomes more difficult as school proceeds, 2) non-academic school work is easy, 3) creative teachers are a positive influence for high school education, 4) positive parental influence is vital to high school graduation, 5) self-image is not related to school achievement, 6) education is useful; it is not valuable in itself, and 7) second generation Raymond family dropouts demand that their children graduate from high school. My creative synthesis finds that the family of origin functions as Huber's "between" of self and society when personal self-worth is questioned by social values. Implications find meaning for the self, the other, and the family. The implications for the educational system, for parents, and for school counselors and psychologists are noted.