Question: A quantitative study investigating proposals for a developmental progression in children’s self-concept.
Answer: This study explored proposals (e.g. Harter 1983 in Miell & Ding 2005) that children’s self-concept follows a developmental sequence. A questionnaire (App’ A) elicited statements of self concept, from two children aged eight and sixteen respectively, which were elaborated in a recorded semi-structured interview (examples App’ B1 & B2) of each participant. Participant’s statements were coded (App’ C1 & C2) using adapted Rosenberg’s 1979 (in Ed209 assignment booklet 2005, p18) categories for later analysis. Rosenberg’s 1979 (ibid.p19) proposal for a “Locus of self-knowledge” as another aspect of self-development is also investigated by coding (App’ D1 & D2) pertinent statements from the transcripts. Other developmental themes identified in the interviews are briefly discussed.
Self concept results (Fig. 1 & 2) indicated a difference between participants in their self-...(short extract)
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- Subject: Psychology
- Course: Child Development
- Level: Degree
- Year: 2nd/3rd
- Mark: 73%
- Words: 4252
- Date submitted: January 21, 2009
- Date written: January, 2007
- References: Yes
- Document type: Essay*
- Essay ID: 228
