The missionary's first term : crisis in self-esteem / By Myron Loss.

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Contents:
The Extent of the Problem -- Purpose of this Thesis.
The Inevitability of Stress -- How Excessive Stress Affects the Individual.
Self-love is Biblical -- Self-esteem is Dependent on Feelings of Security and Significance -- How the Level of Self-esteem Affects the Person -- Self-esteem is a Measure of How Well One is Living up to His Expectations -- The Protection of Self-esteem: Defense Mechanisms.
Stress Factors in Cross-cultural Living -- Guilt Feelings -- Emotional Maladjustment.
The Common Response to the Image -- Behind the Erroneous Image.
Total Stress Level -- How Much Stress Should the First-term Worker Be Expected to Bear? -- Disillusionment, Resignation and Dismissal.
Recommendations for Further Study -- Fifteen Tips for Survival to New Workers -- Suggestions to Senior Missionaries for Helping New Recruits.
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Introduction

Statement of the Problem -- The Extent of the Problem -- Purpose of this Thesis.

Chapter I. Stress and Its Consequences

What is Stress? -- The Inevitability of Stress -- How Excessive Stress Affects the Individual.

Chapter II. The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Esteem

Self-love and Self-esteem are Necessary for Proper Living -- Self-love is Biblical -- Self-esteem is Dependent on Feelings of Security and Significance -- How the Level of Self-esteem Affects the Person -- Self-esteem is a Measure of How Well One is Living up to His Expectations -- The Protection of Self-esteem: Defense Mechanisms.

Chapter III. Cross-Cultural Stress

Culture -- Stress Factors in Cross-cultural Living -- Guilt Feelings -- Emotional Maladjustment.

Chapter IV. Missionary Role Stress

The Problem of the Idealistic Missionary Image -- The Common Response to the Image -- Behind the Erroneous Image.

Chapter V. The First Term: Life Change Stress

Typical Life Changes -- Total Stress Level -- How Much Stress Should the First-term Worker Be Expected to Bear? -- Disillusionment, Resignation and Dismissal.

Summary and Conclusions

Appendices

Survey Results -- Recommendations for Further Study -- Fifteen Tips for Survival to New Workers -- Suggestions to Senior Missionaries for Helping New Recruits.

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