Date of Award
Spring 1992
Document Type
Dissertation - Restricted
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Zaffrann, Ronald
Second Advisor
Nordberg, Robert
Third Advisor
Platz, Donald
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to find the factors in the self-identity of American Indians. The idea for this particular qualitative research project grew out of a love for people of all races and nations. My own multi-cultural experiences coupled with courses helped this study become an enriching experience for me and for those who supported me through the challenges that were inevitable in a project of this length and breadth. To me, it was a time of tremendous growth as I met and became a part of the lives of the people I interviewed. They opened their hearts and shared generously.
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