Enhancement of Self-Esteem in At-Risk Elementary Students.

Silvestri, Lynette; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ478605

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Enhancement of Self-Esteem in At-Risk Elementary Students.

Silvestri, Lynette; And Others

Journal of Health Education, v25 n1 p30-36 Jan-Feb 1994

Describes a study investigating the effects of the Developing Understanding of Self and Others (DUSO-R) program and relaxation/imagery training on the self-esteem of economically disadvantaged fourth graders. Data analysis indicated that the DUSO-R effectively elevated students' feelings of self-esteem and global self-worth and acted as an indicator of general self-esteem. (SM)

Descriptors: Black Students, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Imagery, Program Effectiveness, Self Esteem, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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