Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Date of Award
Summer 1961
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology
Advisor
Stanley C. Mahoney
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between bodily concern and certain personality variables. Four measures of bodily concern were correlated with the scales of the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule. Three hypotheses were checked in the study of bodily concern. I. There is a positive relationship between bodily concern and the EPPS scale of Deference. II. There is a negative relationship between bodily concern and the EPPS scale of Autonomy. III. There is a positive relationship between bodily concern and the EPPS scale of exhibition. The hypotheses were not supported by the results. In regard to the testing of hypothesis II, no significant correlations were found. In regard to hypotheses I and III, significant correlations in the opposite direction from those predicted were obtained. Thus significant negative correlations at or beyond the .05 level of confidence were obtained between at least one bodily concern scale and the variables of the EPPS of Deference and Exhibition. The significant correlations between the bodily concern scales and the other EPPS variables were discussed and certain recommendations were made with regard to the possibility of further research in this area.
Recommended Citation
Snider, Herndon A., "Bodily Concern: Assessment and Personality Variables" (1961). Master's Theses. 727.
DOI: 10.58809/IVTX9629
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/727
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© 1961 Herndon A. Snider
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