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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine effect of working in a camping program on locus of control of first year camp counselors. The sample consisted of 86 college students, between the ages of 18 to 27, who were involved with a university camping program.
The Internal-External Locus of Control Scale designed by Julian B. Rotter was used to measure changes in locus of control after the summer camping experience. A questionnaire designed by the researcher was constructed to examine demographic findings, camp experiences, and response to the camping program.
Responses show that the majority of the camp counselors had an excellent or good summer experience and also became very attached to the children. There was no significant difference in locus of control pretest-posttest mean scores, although there was a slight decline in the posttest mean score, which may indicate a possible trend toward an internal locus of control orientation in first year camp counselors.
Year of Submission
1996
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
First Advisor
Christopher Edginton
Date Original
1996
Object Description
1 PDF file (73 pages)
Copyright
©1996 Darlene Karen Cooper
Language
en
Recommended Citation
Cooper, Darlene Karen, "The Effects of Working in a Selected Camping Program on Locus of Control of First Year Camp Counselors" (1996). Graduate Research Papers. 4403.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/4403
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