Date of Award
6-2002
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
College of Education, Doctoral Program
First Advisor
Radner, Barbara
Second Advisor
Mindes, Gayle
Third Advisor
Suleiman, Layla
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the influences of active reflection on the self-perception of empowerment in the workplace. A model integrating reflection and psychological empowerment was developed. The developed model is based on Spreitzer's Model of Psychological Empowerment. The sample consisted of non-management knowledge workers at a software company in the Midwest that placed a high value on the continuous learning of its employees. A pretest, posttest control group design was used. The experimental group kept guided journals of their learning activities for three months. Immediately prior to and following the journaling period, both groups completed Spreitzer's Scale of Psychological Empowerment.
Recommended Citation
Cyboran, Leonard V., "Reflection: Its influence on the psychological empowerment of non -management knowledge workers in the software industry" (2002). College of Education Theses and Dissertations. 125.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/soe_etd/125