Understanding Korean-American Children's God-Concept in Relation to their Self-Concept Development

This study addresses the effect of a positive God-concept on the development of a positive self-concept. Twenty-four Korean American children (12 girls and 12 boys) from age nine to eleven, who had been attending church during the last five years, were interviewed. The results of the study show that...

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Main Author: Hwang, Mariana (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications 2005
In: Christian education journal
Year: 2005, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 282-301
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Summary:This study addresses the effect of a positive God-concept on the development of a positive self-concept. Twenty-four Korean American children (12 girls and 12 boys) from age nine to eleven, who had been attending church during the last five years, were interviewed. The results of the study show that one of the critical roles in Christian Education is to help children develop a positive God-concept in order for them to develop a positive self-concept, which in turn, can influence their spiritual development.
ISSN:2378-525X
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/073989130500200205