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A study in childhood egocentricity.

S Kissel

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |October 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Self-Focus to Environment-Focus (S/E) ratio in children and adolescents relates to age, aligning with Piaget

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Child and Adolescent Psychology
    • Cognitive Development

    Background:

    • The study investigates the ratio of self-focus to environment-focus (S/E) scores in children and adolescents.
    • Previous research associated deviations in the S/E ratio with psychopathology in adults.
    • This study explores the developmental trajectory of the S/E ratio in non-clinical youth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between the S/E ratio and age in children and adolescents.
    • To test a hypothesis derived from Piaget's theory of mental development regarding S/E ratio.
    • To determine if deviations from an equal S/E ratio are indicative of psychopathology in youth.

    Main Methods:

    • The Self-Focus to Environment-Focus (SFSC) questionnaire was administered to participants.
    • Participants included 79 children and 63 adolescents functioning at a normal level.
    • Statistical analysis was used to examine the relationship between S/E ratio and age.

    Main Results:

    • A significant relationship was found between the S/E ratio and age in the study sample.
    • This finding supports the hypothesis based on Piaget's theory of cognitive development.
    • Unlike in adults, deviations from an equal S/E ratio were not associated with psychopathology in this study's youth sample.

    Conclusions:

    • The S/E ratio is significantly influenced by age during childhood and adolescence.
    • An even S/E ratio may not be an appropriate indicator of psychological health in developing individuals.
    • Response styles and focus of attention evolve during development, suggesting a need for age-specific interpretations of S/E ratios.

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