The impact of a values education programme for adolescent Romanies in Spain on their feelings of self-realisation

Author: Soriano Encarnacion   Franco Clemente   Sleeter Christine  

Publisher: Routledge Ltd

ISSN: 1465-3877

Source: Journal of Moral Education, Vol.40, Iss.2, 2011-06, pp. : 217-235

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Abstract

This study analysed the effects a values education programme can have on the feelings of self-realisation, self-concept and self-esteem of Romany adolescents in southern Spain. To do this, an experimental group received a values education intervention but a control group did not. The intervention programme was adapted to the Romany culture. The self-realisation, self-concept and self-esteem of both groups were evaluated using the Self-Concept and Realisation Questionnaire. Statistical analyses showed the existence of significant differences between the experimental and control groups on the variables studied. Based on the results, we suggest that a values education programme like this, that has been culturally adapted, can make a positive impact on the self-realisation of young people from a marginalised community.