Competition: a cultural imperative?

An essay discussing the problems of competitions in American society. Since American society is faced with competitive attitudes in all facets of life, home, work, and play; how do members of the helping professions prepare people to cope with competition. This essay presents the research into compe...

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Published in:The Personnel and Guidance Journal 1983-12, Vol.62 (4), p.195-198
Main Author: Elleson, V.J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
4-H Youth Development Program
competition
coping
counseling
cultural behavior
cultural environment
education
participation
physicians
youth development
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Summary:An essay discussing the problems of competitions in American society. Since American society is faced with competitive attitudes in all facets of life, home, work, and play; how do members of the helping professions prepare people to cope with competition. This essay presents the research into competition and it's effect and the positive aspects of competition as well as the negatives. Also given are suggestions how to reduce the importance placed on competition.
ISSN:0031-5737
0748-9633
2164-4918
DOI:10.1111/j.2164-4918.1983.tb00185.x