Effects of the East Asian Pastoral Institute community experience on personal growth
Date of Publication
1994
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling
Subject Categories
Counseling
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Dr. Irma Coronel
Defense Panel Chair
Dr. Naomi Ruiz
Defense Panel Member
Dr. Imelda Villar
Ma. Angeles Lapena
Abstract/Summary
This is an evaluation of the effects of the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI) Community Experience on personal growth. This study employed a combination of quasi-experimental and descriptive design. Majority of the 28 subjects were religious. Data were obtained by administering several psychological tests such as Personal Orientation Inventory (POI), Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior (FIRO-B), and the Interpersonal Communication Inventory (ICI). The t-test for correlated samples was used to analyze the data. The survey content analysis was also employed. The findings revealed that self-expression and self-acceptance did not change significantly after attending the EAPI community experience. Interpersonal communication also had no significant change. Statistically, significant changes were obtained on the capacity for intimate contact, and ability to cooperate with others, i.e., synergy. The benefits derived by the participants were an understanding of the self and improved relationships. The main problem encountered by the participants was on interpersonal communication. The most useful activity in promoting personal growth was the small group setting. As a whole, results showed that the EAPI community experience did not pose a considerable effect in promoting personal growth.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TG02344
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
105 leaves
Keywords
Interpersonal communication; Personality development; Group relations training; Christian communities
Recommended Citation
Hsu, H. (1994). Effects of the East Asian Pastoral Institute community experience on personal growth. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/1624
