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The Specifics of Psychological Self-Sufficiency from the Perspective of Czech and American College/University Students.
Hlaváčová, Karin ; Boukalová, Hedvika (advisor) ; Tefelnerová, Pavla (referee)
This thesis investigates psychological self-sufficiency and its aspects from the perspective of US and Czech college/university students. The aim of the research was to find the elements that accompany an individual during the complex process that leads to psychological self- sufficiency since there has been given little attention to this phenomenon from researchers. Specifically, it investigates the general idea the students have of psychological self-sufficiency and where did it originate from. Moreover, it examines what qualities are important to be psychologically self-sufficient, what strategies do the students implement and what do they want to achieve with being psychologically self-sufficient. Twelve interviews were conducted with 6 US and 6 Czech students. The interviews have been analyzed with the goal to formulate a grounded theory. The students' idea of psychological self- sufficiency and its importance is impacted by family, friends and education and is enforced by having the right conditions and by applying strategies which should help reach a positive and a confident mindset that reinforces psychological self-sufficiency. Throughout the whole process the individual faces many intervening conditions which may act as an hinderance or a catalyst. Key words: self-sufficiency,...

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