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Change in power locus perception and alienation through participation in a community action program

Author

William Lawrence York, University of the Pacific

Date of Award

1973

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Department

Education

First Advisor

J. Marc Jantzen

First Committee Member

M. Lewis Mason

Second Committee Member

Fred Muskal

Third Committee Member

William C. Theimer, Jr.

Fourth Committee Member

Charles Robert Weber

Abstract

This study was designed to determine whether any significant changes occurred concerning the feelings of alienation and educational power locus perception among low-income persons who participated in a Community Action Program. The study was also conducted in such a manner as to show if there was a significant difference in a sense of powerlessness and power locus perception between citizens who did participate and those who did not participate. Additionally, tests were performed to determine if there were significant differences between black, brown, and white citizens.

Pages

183

Recommended Citation

York, William Lawrence. (1973). Change in power locus perception and alienation through participation in a community action program. University of the Pacific, Dissertation. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/3168