Graduate Program
School Psychology
Degree Name
Specialist in School Psychology
Semester of Degree Completion
2003
Thesis Director
Assege HaileMariam
Abstract
The significance of significant others' (parents, peers and teachers) ratings on children's self-reported levels of self-concept were investigated. Self-reported levels of self-concept were determined by administrating the Multidimensional Self Concept Scale (MSCS), while parent, peer, and teacher ratings of children were determined by the use of rating scales designed using selected MSCS items. Results indicated that all significant others' ratings were positively correlated to children's self-reported levels of self-concept. Peer ratings were the most predictive of self-reported level of self-concept, while teacher ratings were the second most predictive variable and parent ratings the least predictive variable. The findings are congruent with past self-concept research that stressed the importance of significant others' perceptions on an individual's reported level of self-concept.
Recommended Citation
Burgener, Terry T., "Relationship Between Evaluative Groups' Perceptions of Children and Children's Self-Reported Levels of Self-Concept" (2003). Masters Theses. 1373.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/1373
