Dr Rogers, meet Mr Rogers: The theoretical and clinical similarities between Carl and Fred Rogers

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Published: Feb 1, 1991
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.1991.19.1.39
Issue: Volume 19, 1991, Issue 1
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Dr Rogers, Mr Rogers, theoretical, clinical similarities, personality theory, television

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Edward L. Palmer
Davidson College
Kendra Carr
Vanderbilt University
Cite this article:  Palmer, E., & Carr, K. (1991). Dr Rogers, meet Mr Rogers: The theoretical and clinical similarities between Carl and Fred Rogers. Social Behavior and Personality: An international journal, 19(1), 39-44.


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The article examines the striking conceptual similarities between the personality-theory approach of Dr Carl Rogers and the television-programming approach of Mr Fred Rogers. Their similarities in background and early training, their basic concern for children, and their focusing on concepts of acceptance, feelings, sensitivity and growth-experience are examined and discussed.
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