The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of education on inmates while they remained incarcerated. A total of 90 student-inmates participated in the survey research project. A self-report survey was generated for this research to measure confidence, self-esteem, communication competence, lifelong learning, and critical thinking. Descriptive statistics and open-ended comments revealed high levels of confidence, self-esteem, and communication competence among student-inmates. Respondents were also found to be developing the beginning traits of lifelong learners and critical thinkers. The results were interpreted with respect to adult education theory. Methodological implications of the findings were discussed for future research. / Department of Communication Studies
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/187686 |
| Date | January 2003 |
| Creators | Helvie-Mason, Lora Beth |
| Contributors | Klingel-Dowd, Susan |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | vii, 76 leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | n-us-in |
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