The missionary's first term : crisis in self-esteem /
By Myron Loss.
- 1982.
- v, 147 leaves, bound ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Introduction Chapter I. Stress and Its Consequences Chapter II. The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Esteem Chapter III. Cross-Cultural Stress Chapter IV. Missionary Role Stress Chapter V. The First Term: Life Change Stress Summary and Conclusions Appendices
Statement of the Problem -- The Extent of the Problem -- Purpose of this Thesis. What is Stress? -- The Inevitability of Stress -- How Excessive Stress Affects the Individual. 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. Culture -- Stress Factors in Cross-cultural Living -- Guilt Feelings -- Emotional Maladjustment. The Problem of the Idealistic Missionary Image -- The Common Response to the Image -- Behind the Erroneous Image. Typical Life Changes -- Total Stress Level -- How Much Stress Should the First-term Worker Be Expected to Bear? -- Disillusionment, Resignation and Dismissal. Survey Results -- Recommendations for Further Study -- Fifteen Tips for Survival to New Workers -- Suggestions to Senior Missionaries for Helping New Recruits.
Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions--Dissertations.