A Psychological Investigation of Motivational Needs and Their Gratification in the Father Divine Movement

Thesis (Ph.D)--Boston University === It is increasingly recognized that the Father Divine Movement, one of the most unique psycho-religious group phenomena of our contemporary age, has dynamic influence in human welfare and interpersonal relations. 1. The problem. The problem of this investigation c...

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Main Author: Davis, Grady Demus
Language:en_US
Published: Boston University 2015
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2144/11482
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spelling ndltd-bu.edu-oai-open.bu.edu-2144-114822019-01-08T15:34:40Z A Psychological Investigation of Motivational Needs and Their Gratification in the Father Divine Movement Davis, Grady Demus Thesis (Ph.D)--Boston University It is increasingly recognized that the Father Divine Movement, one of the most unique psycho-religious group phenomena of our contemporary age, has dynamic influence in human welfare and interpersonal relations. 1. The problem. The problem of this investigation crystalized around the concept of motive-need and need-gratification. It sought to discover what needs motivated the followers of Father Divine to join his group, and how these needs were gratified or fulfilled.[Truncated] 2015-07-02T20:49:12Z 2015-07-02T20:49:12Z 1953 1953 Thesis/Dissertation b14650447 https://hdl.handle.net/2144/11482 en_US Based on investigation of the BU Libraries' staff, this work is free of known copyright restrictions. Boston University
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description Thesis (Ph.D)--Boston University === It is increasingly recognized that the Father Divine Movement, one of the most unique psycho-religious group phenomena of our contemporary age, has dynamic influence in human welfare and interpersonal relations. 1. The problem. The problem of this investigation crystalized around the concept of motive-need and need-gratification. It sought to discover what needs motivated the followers of Father Divine to join his group, and how these needs were gratified or fulfilled.[Truncated]
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