The Effects of Educational Kinesiology on the Self-Esteem of At-Risk Students

Author

Julian W. Thrasher III, University of Texas Permian Basin

Date of Award

5-1994

Document Type

Research Project Report

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Education

Supervisory Committee Chair

Al Milliren, Ed.D.

Second Advisor

John Amon, Ph.D.

Third Advisor

Julia H. Corskadon, Ph.D.

Abstract

A study was performed on at-risk students in the Midland Independent School District, Midland, Texas utilizing Educational Kinesthetics as an alternative counseling technique for improving the self-esteem of the students. Students were divided into control and experimental groups and pretested and posttested with the School Attitude Measure. The experimental group was given twelve sessions of treatment utilizing Educational Kinesthetics. Results of the study showed a trend toward improved self-esteem at the conclusion of the study.

Comments

BF697.5.S46.T47 1994

Recommended Citation

Thrasher, Julian W. III, "The Effects of Educational Kinesiology on the Self-Esteem of At-Risk Students" (1994). Graduate Theses. 103.
https://falconcommons.utpb.edu/utpb-edu/103