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Self-concept: a cross-cultural study.

T P Weinland, R K Gable, O Varming

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |February 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Cultural differences impact self-concept in American and Danish students. American students excelled academically, while Danish males and American females reported higher personal attribute confidence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cross-cultural psychology
    • Developmental psychology
    • Educational psychology

    Background:

    • Societal and educational variations influence child development.
    • Self-concept is a critical aspect of adolescent psychological well-being.
    • Cross-cultural studies are essential for understanding universal vs. culturally specific traits.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate self-concept differences in American and Danish 5th and 6th graders.
    • To explore the influence of cultural and educational contexts on student self-perception.
    • To identify specific areas of self-concept divergence between the two national groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of self-concept.
    • Survey administered to 190 American and 98 Danish suburban students (5th and 6th grade).

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  • Statistical examination of reported self-confidence in personal attributes and academic achievement.

    • Main Results:

    • American students reported higher academic achievement scores compared to Danish students.
    • Danish males reported higher self-confidence in personal attributes than American males.
    • American females reported higher self-confidence in personal attributes than Danish females.

    Conclusions:

    • Cultural contexts significantly shape self-concept dimensions, including academic and personal attributes.
    • National differences in educational systems and societal values may explain observed self-concept variations.
    • Further research is recommended to explore the nuances of cultural impact on adolescent self-concept.