Date of Award:
5-1971
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Psychology
Committee Chair(s)
Michael R. Bertoch
Committee
Michael R. Bertoch
Committee
Keith Checketts
Committee
David Stone
Abstract
The effects of beards on aspects of self concept were studied. Experimental and control groups were administered measures of "self concept" in pre and post test situations. The experimental group grew beards while the control group continued to shave during the time interim. Results were analyzed using analysis of covariance, but failed to produce any significant differences.
Differences were found, however, in post test results of the within group variability of the experimental group in two areas: feeling reactivity and capacity for intimate contact. This suggests that possibly beards affect people in a wider variety of ways in their sensitivity to their own needs and feelings and also their capacity to develop warm interpersonal relationships.
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Recommended Citation
Olsen, Douglas C., "Beards and Their Effect on Dimensions of Self Concept" (1971). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 5660.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/5660
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