Self-Concept and Perceived Social Support among College Students with and without Learning Disabilities

1997 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merith A. Cosden ◽  
Joanne McNamara
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Campus Organizations ◽  
Intellectual Abilities ◽  
Students With Ld ◽  
Self Worth

This study examined the self-perceptions of college students with and without LD. Fifty college students with LD and 50 college students without LD were individually administered the Self-Perception Profile for College Students and People in My Life. Students with LD had lower grades, test scores, and perceptions of their scholastic and intellectual abilities than students without disabilities. However, students did not differ in their perceptions of global self-worth, the importance they placed on academic competence, or their ratings of domain-specific competencies. Students with LD reported more social acceptance and support, and more support from campus organizations, than did students without LD. Support from campus organizations was related to self-esteem for students with LD, while support from instructors was associated with self-esteem for students without LD. Other factors related to self-esteem are discussed.

scholarly journals Self-Perceptions, Self-Worth and Sport Participation in Adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 624-630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Balaguer ◽  
Francisco L. Atienza ◽  
Joan L. Duda
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
School Children ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Athletic Competence ◽  
Self Worth

The purpose of this study was to study the associations between specific self-perceptions and global self-worth with different frequency levels of sport participation among Spanish boys and girls adolescents. Students (457 boys and 460 girls) completed the Self Perception Profile for Children (Harter, 1985) and items assessing sport engagement from The Health Behavior in School Children Questionnaire (Wold, 1995). Results showed that some specific dimensions of self-perception were related to different frequency of sport participation whereas overall judgments of self-worth did not. Specifically, for boys and girls, higher levels of sport participation were positively associated to Athletic Competence, and for boys were also associated with Physical Appearance and Social Acceptance. The potential implications of domain specific socialisation processes on the configuration of self-perceptions are highlighted.

Self-Esteem and Self-Enhancement

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary P. Hohman ◽  
Joshua K. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Theory ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Social Psychological Theory

Self-esteem and self-enhancement are two critical phenomena that play major roles in social psychological theory and research. Everyone has an idea what self-esteem is; however, from an empirical standpoint, what exactly is self-esteem is hotly debated. The unidimensional definition of self-esteem defines it as a global assessment of one’s worth, with greater self-esteem being associated with greater self-worth. Whereas the multidimensional view of self-esteem defines self-esteem as a ratio of competences and worthiness. Furthermore, self-esteem can be broken down into different types: trait self-esteem is a stable view of the self that does not fluctuate much from day to day; state self-esteem is a more transitory view of the self that fluctuates from day to day; and domain-specific self-esteem relies on decisions we make about ourselves or self-evaluations about how we perform in specific situations. Regardless of type, there is an overall belief that humans have an innate need for high self-esteem and that they are particularly attuned to situations that may threaten this. When self-esteem is threatened, people enact behaviors aimed at increasing it: this is called self-enhancement. The idea that people are driven to self-enhance has become a popular topic in psychology and is found in some of the field’s most influential theories. For example, self-determination theory (SDT) examines both interpersonal and intrapersonal aspects of self-esteem and self-enhancement. Terror management theory (TMT) explains why human beings need self-esteem and how they self-enhance. Sociometer theory is concerned with understanding how self-esteem developed in humanity’s past and how it affects self-enhancement in the present. Finally, self-affirmation theory focuses on how people try to self-enhance after their self-integrity has been threatened.

scholarly journals Self-perception of transgender clinic referred gender diverse children and adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 388-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Marie E Alberse ◽  
Annelou LC de Vries ◽  
Wieteke S Elzinga ◽  
Thomas D Steensma
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Gender Dysphoria ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Athletic Competence ◽  
Gender Diverse ◽  
Self Worth

Transgender children and adolescents show high rates of co-occurring psychopathology, which might be related to low self-confidence. Earlier research showed that compared to the norm population, transgender clinic–referred children have lower self-perception on two domains: physical appearance and global self-worth. This study aimed to compare self-perception in a sample of transgender clinic–referred children and adolescents with their standardization samples and to examine differences between these two groups. To measure self-esteem, the Self-Perception Profile for Children was administered to 305 referred children (162 assigned males at birth (AMABs) and 143 assigned females at birth (AFABs), mean age = 9.05 ( SD, 1.47), range = 5.9–13.00 years), and the Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents was administered to 369 referred adolescents (118 AMABs and 251 AFABs, mean age = 15.27 ( SD, 1.80), range = 10.73–18.03 years). To measure the severity of gender dysphoria, the parents of the children completed the Gender Identity Questionnaire and the adolescents completed the Utrecht Gender Dysphoria Scale. Referred children and adolescents had a significantly lower self-concept compared to the normative population, whereby referred adolescents felt less competent compared to referred children. Compared to their peers, childhood referred AFABs perceived themselves even better on scholastic and athletic competence and social acceptance. With regard to gender differences, referred AFABs generally showed a better self-perception compared to referred AMABs. The lower self-perception of transgender clinic–referred children and adolescents compared to same age peers deserves clinical attention and interventions aimed at, for example, improving social and physical self-worth.

High Risk Drinking and College Students' Self-Perceptions

2005 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 936-944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel C. Araujo ◽  
Eugene H. Wong
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
High School ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Intellectual Ability ◽  
High School Gpa ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Risk Drinking

The present study examined the relationship between high risk drinking and college students' self-perceptions. High risk drinking was defined as the consumption of four or more drinks in a row for women and five or more drinks in a row for men during a single sitting (within the last year). Historical trends regarding college-age drinking indicate that 44% of college students fit the criteria for high risk drinking at least once over the past year. A survey was administered to 210 college students (52 men and 158 women) between 18 and 22 years of age ( M = 20.9, SD = 1.3) to assess their use of alcohol and their self-perceptions. Students' self-perceptions were measured with four subscales from the Neemann-Harter Self-perception Profile for College Students. Students either volunteered to participate in this study outside of class or were solicited during class. It was predicted that students' self-perceptions would differ significantly depending upon their alcohol consumption, i.e., 17.1% were Abstainers, 25.2% were Nonproblem Drinkers, and 57.6% were High Risk Drinkers. Analysis gave significant difference on Global Self-worth between students who abstained and those who were High Risk Drinkers. However, students' perceptions of Scholastic Competence, Intellectual Ability, and Social Acceptance did not differ significantly for the alcohol consumption groups. In addition to high risk drinking, a number of other variables were associated with self-perceptions, such as high school alcohol use, low high school GPA, and students' reported academic involvement. These relations are discussed.

scholarly journals Dimensions of self-concept and sports engagement in early adolescence

Psihologija ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatjana Tubic ◽  
Visnja Djordjic ◽  
Suncica Pocek
Keyword(s):  
Self Concept ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Special Effect ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Organized Sports ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Analysis Point

The aim of this paper is to examine the differences in particular dimensions of selfconcept in female and male adolescents depending on sports engagement, as well as to determine which domain-specific self-perceptions provide the highest contributions to global self-worth in female and male adolescents engaged in sport and those not engaged in it. This research included 400 subjects at early adolescent age, of both genders (235 females and 164 males) further divided to sub-samples of athletes and non-athletes. An adapted version of a scale Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents (Harter, 1988) was applied, which consists of nine subscales. The obtained results indicate that sport-engaged adolescents of both genders provide more favourable perception of themselves in most tested aspects of self-concept than those not engaged in an organized sports activity. Engagement in sport has special effect on selfconcept of male adolescents. Results of multiple regression analysis point out unambiguously the significance of self-perception of physical appearance in global self-worth of adolescents of both genders, irrespective of whether they are involved in sports activity or not.

Perfectionism and Self-Perception Profile Comparisons on Burnout and Life Satisfaction in Aesthetic Performers

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Thomas D. Raedeke ◽  
Victoria Blom ◽  
Göran Kenttä
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study evaluated the relationship of perfectionism and self-perceptions with burnout and life satisfaction in aesthetic performers (N = 254) recruited in Sweden. Cluster analysis revealed four groups: perfectionistic with maladaptive self-perceptions, perfectionistic (parent-driven) with maladaptive self-perceptions, achievement-oriented with adaptive self-perceptions, and nonperfectionistic with adaptive self-perceptions. Performers in both maladaptive clusters reported characteristics suggesting they were perfectionistic compared to their peers. They also reported relatively high contingent self-worth and low basic self-esteem. In contrast, those in the nonperfectionistic with adaptive self-perceptions cluster scored relatively low on perfectionism and reported relatively high basic self-esteem and low contingent self-worth. The performers in the achievement-oriented with adaptive self-perceptions cluster reported average scores across most variables, moderately high personal standards, and higher basic self-esteem compared with contingent self-worth. Overall, performers in both maladaptive clusters reported the highest burnout and lowest life satisfaction. Study findings underscore the importance of perfectionism and self-perceptions when considering burnout and life satisfaction.

Complete Yet Inadequate: The Role of Learned Helplessness and Self-Attribution from the Writings of Paul

1983 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark R. Mcminn ◽  
Gordon N. Mcminn
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Learned Helplessness ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Realistic Appraisal

The model of learned helplessness is reviewed and related to New Testament Pauline writings. It is suggested that Paul did experience the perception of helplessness, yet did not experience the deficits which often accompany helplessness. The lack of such deficits can be explained, in terms of a reformulated model of learned helplessness, by considering the self-attributional statements exhibited in Paul's writings. Despite Paul's realistic appraisal of his helplessness, his self-worth was not threatened –- he was complete although inadequate. It is suggested that an overemphasis on the doctrine of inadequacy may lead to self-esteem deficits among evangelicals.

What Influences Parenting Behaviour? The Role of Parent Self-Concept

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 195-205
Author(s):  
Catherine B. Gittins ◽  
Maree J. Abbott ◽  
Caroline Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Control ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Controlling Behaviour ◽  
Parenting Behaviours ◽  
Parenting Behaviour

AbstractParenting has a strong influence on child development. However, there is minimal empirical evidence on why some parents use beneficial techniques, while others use harmful behaviours. Thus, there is a significant gap in the knowledge needed to address problematic parenting. Theories suggest that parental self-concept has a large influence on parenting behaviours. The aim of this study was to examine the relation between parent self-cognitions and parenting behaviours. One-hundred and four mothers of Grade 7 students completed questionnaires measuring their self-esteem, self-criticism, domain-specific self-concept, and parenting behaviours (support, behavioural control, and psychological control). Regression analyses demonstrated that self-cognitions largely predicted psychological control but support or behavioural control did not. These findings suggest that psychologically controlling behaviour in parents may be due to poor self-worth. With psychological control known to deeply damage children, these findings have major implications for interventions targeting harmful parenting.

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