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Timm, J., Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary, Portland, OR, United States; Block, H., Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary, Portland, OR, United States; Boanca, G., Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary, Portland, OR, United States; Acquaye, H.E., University of Education, Winneba, Ghana |
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Counseling professionals and trainees are encouraged to address clients� presenting concerns through a developmental lens. A versatile theory appears to be Erikson�s Theory of Psychosocial Development, which looks at the human being through the lifespan approach. Through a cross-sectional quantitative method, this study explored the relationship between completion of Erikson�s fourth psychosocial stage and a Christian�s perceived assurance of salvation. Responses from 105 participants indicated that there was no statistically significant correlation between completion of Erikson�s fourth stage and perceived assurance of salvation. However, mean tests revealed gender, generational, and academic differences in the perceived assurance of salvation. Implications for pastors and counselors are explored. � 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. |
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