An outcome evaluation study to examine the effects of rites of passage on homeless African American male substance abusers, 1998
Michael, Egypt J.
1990-1999
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a rites of passage program on homeless African American male substance abusers. The sample for this study consisted of fifteen participants of the Trinity House Kolanji Brotherhood rites of passage program. A survey instrument consisting of sixty-six questions was self-administered. The results were analyzed utilizing Chi-square and paired t-tests. The results indicated that there was a statistically significant effect on the participants self-determination. The results further indicated that there was a statistically significant effect on the participants drug use and self-esteem.
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1998-05-01
thesis
Master of Science (MS)
Clark Atlanta University
School of Social Work
Foster, Sandra
Georgia--Atlanta
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:1998_michael_egypt_j