Using peer groups in promoting the values ​​of tolerance and acceptance of others among university youth

Document Type : Applied

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Higher Institute for Social work in Mansoura

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The values of tolerance and acceptance of the other are one of the moral virtues that elevate the human soul to a lofty human rank, characterized by forgiveness and deep respect for the culture of the other, which is a social necessity because of its importance in protecting the social fabric to ensure the achievement of civil peace and community security. For the individual, and this is reflected in the individual's formation and moderate behavior in his relations with others, and then this is reflected positively on the values of tolerance and acceptance of the other.
The study aimed to identify the effectiveness of peer groups in promoting the values of tolerance and acceptance of the others among university youth. The measure of tolerance and acceptance of others was applied to the members of the experimental group. The results of the study concluded that there are statistically significant differences between the tribal and remote measurements, where there is a statistically significant relationship between the effectiveness of the professional intervention program using peer groups and the promotion of (renounce hate and nonviolence, understanding and dialogue, pluralism and acceptance of difference, equality, and non-discrimination) among university youth.

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