Personality traits and psychological needs of senior Augustinian sisters: A pluralistic analysis
Date of Publication
2003
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Nancy C. Rayos
Defense Panel Chair
Carmelita P. Pabiton
Defense Panel Member
Naomi R. Ruiz
Barbara Wong Fernandez
Abstract/Summary
This pluralistic analysis is undertaken to determine what psychological needs were associated with the personality traits of the selected Augustinian Senior Sisters in the Philippines. Forty (40) Augustinian Senior Sisters with ages ranging from 35 to 80 years were selected as respondents of the study. In terms of the number of years in religious life, the range was 3 to 52 years. For the quantitative analysis, two standardized psychological tests, Gordon Personality Profile (GPP) and Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS) were administered to the respondents. A written questionnaire and a structured interview questionnaire were designed by the researcher to assess their experiences on perceived and addressed needs. Qualitative data were gathered through the conduct of one-on-one interviews of 12 respondents from among the 40 respondents, selected based on high scores on each of the Personality Traits (GPP). The findings of the study are as follows: there is a significant positive correlation between Responsibility and Nurturance Responsibility and Endurance Emotional Stability, Sociability and Nurturance. On the other hand, there is a significant negative correlation between Ascendancy and Endurance Sociability and Nurturance. The respondents' perceived needs such as greater religious commitment , faithfulness to the congregation and service were all associated with Nurturance and Endurance. The respondents try to address their perceived needs by: Renewed Service and Ministry, Prayer Life, Community Support and Commitment to Religious Life.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TG03518
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
98 numb. leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Personality; Nuns; Need (Psychology); Aged; Augustinians
Recommended Citation
Pinto, J. (2003). Personality traits and psychological needs of senior Augustinian sisters: A pluralistic analysis. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/3045
