This research investigates the effects of Perceptual Psychoeducation on self-esteem and attempts to answer the following question : « To which extent and how does Perceptual Psychoeducation contribute to raising self-esteem ? » The theoratical framework used is based on four consecutive chapters which address in turn the theoretical and conceptual aspects of Perceptual Psychoeducation, a first attempt at defining the concept of ways of being and the theoretical fields of motivation and of self-esteem. This dissertation has been conducted in the posture of a practioner-researcher using a mixed method.
The quantitative approach refers to the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale which was applied to seventeen participants before and after a series of 12 sessions. It evaluates the initial level of self-esteem of the participants and how this evolved after the sessions are concluded.
The qualitative approach is inspired by phenomenology and hermeneutics and is founded on Bois’ method of anticipation-emergence. The data was collected through seventeen semi-structured interviews, followed by a multi-category classificaction analysis, a case-by-case phenomenological analysis and a transversal hermeneutic analysis.
The research shows positive results with regards to the effectiveness of Perceptual Psychoeducation in raising self-esteem and brings to light elements that contribute to a better understanding of the process that the participants experience as their self-esteem improves.
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