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An Investigation of the Influence of Being a Resident Assistant on College Students’ Spiritual Growth and Development

Smith, Matthew J.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1542368615195761

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2018, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toledo, Higher Education.
A qualitative research approach was used to understand how students experience spiritual growth and development through their extra-curricular involvements. The investigation viewed this question through the lens of the lived experiences of Resident Assistants who serve as peer mentors, resources, programmers, and first responders in the residence halls on campuses. What was revealed through their interviews was that the reasons why students apply to be involved in leadership positions have spiritual intentions. Subsequently, in carrying out their roles, they experience opportunities to grow in spiritual areas like equanimity, care for others, and worldview. They also seek ways to develop purpose and meaning through their involvement. Unfortunately, what the participants indicated was missing was consistent, meaningful conversations with supervisors that allowed them to adequately reflect on their experiences.
Deborah Harmening, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
John Dugan, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
David Meabon, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Dale Snauwert, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
182 p.
Educational Leadership; Higher Education
Spirituality, College Students, Residence Life, Resident Assistants

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  • Smith, M. J. (2018). An Investigation of the Influence of Being a Resident Assistant on College Students’ Spiritual Growth and Development [Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1542368615195761

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Smith, Matthew. An Investigation of the Influence of Being a Resident Assistant on College Students’ Spiritual Growth and Development . 2018. University of Toledo, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1542368615195761.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Smith, Matthew. "An Investigation of the Influence of Being a Resident Assistant on College Students’ Spiritual Growth and Development ." Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1542368615195761

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