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Predicting intraindividual self-concept trajectories during adolescence.

Jami F Young1, Daniel K Mroczek

  • 1Department of Child Psychiatry, Columbia University, 1051 Riverside Drive, Box #74, New York, NY 10032, USA. youngj@childpsych.columbia.edu

Journal of Adolescence
|September 16, 2003
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Adolescent self-concept, encompassing global and domain-specific aspects, shows stability in most areas but growth in perceived competence in others. Age and gender influence these individual differences in self-perception.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Self-Concept Research

Background:

  • Self-concept is crucial for adolescent development.
  • Understanding the stability and change in self-concept is essential.
  • Previous research indicates variability in self-concept trajectories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the level and stability of global and domain-specific self-concepts in adolescents.
  • To identify trajectories of self-concept development.
  • To explore the influence of age and gender on self-concept.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 253 adolescents (aged 11-20).
  • Growth curve modeling used to calculate intraindividual self-concept trajectories.
  • Analysis of both global and domain-specific self-concept measures.

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Main Results:

  • Six of the nine self-concept domains demonstrated stability over time.
  • Significant increases in perceived competency were observed in three domains.
  • Individual differences in the level and change of self-concept were identified.
  • Adolescent age and gender partially accounted for these individual differences.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent self-concept is characterized by both stability and change.
  • Domain-specific self-perceptions evolve during adolescence.
  • Age and gender are significant factors influencing adolescent self-concept development.