Self-esteem Changes of Third Culture Kids When Havruta Discussion Reading Therapy Classes Were Applied
Background: Cultural attachments among third culture kids (TCKs) are indefinite because of frequent encounters with different cultural environments. This study was concerned with the changes in the self-esteem of TCKs when havruta discussion reading therapy classes were conducted. Methods: This stu...
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| Language: | English |
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Adventist University of Africa
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.aua.ke/ajhes/article/view/550 |
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| Summary: | Background: Cultural attachments among third culture kids (TCKs) are indefinite because of frequent encounters with different cultural environments. This study was concerned with the changes in the self-esteem of TCKs when havruta discussion reading therapy classes were conducted.
Methods: This study used an experimental design. Two international schools in the Philippines were selected, and 26 students aged 13–18 years were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. A scale reconstructed by Ga Yeon (1993) was used to measure the respondents’ self-esteem.
Results: The results indicated that the havruta program positively impacted TCKs’ self-esteem, especially at the overall and social levels. Both groups showed no significant differences in overall social, family, and school self-esteem rankings.
Conclusion: The findings of this study have implications for education, stakeholders, and future researchers seeking to address the needs of TCKs. |
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| ISSN: | 2789-6196 2789-620X |