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The Effects of Camp Experience on Self
Esteem
Dorian, A.E., & Chambliss, C.
Unpublished manuscript, Ursinus College,
1994
Purpose:
Examine the effects of an ethnic awareness
and spirituality focused camp experience
on self- esteem.
Sample:
2-week Greek Orthodox summer camp in Greece,
248 American children of Greek descent ages
12 -18. Grouped 12-15 and 16-18
Methods/Instruments:
Pre-, Post- test, Rosenberg Self-Esteem
Scale (RSE)
Results:
- Significant increase in self-esteem
scores.
- 16-18 age group scored significantly
higher than 12-15 age group on both pre-
and post- tests for self-esteem.
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