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Competence in long-term perspective.

J McCord1

  • 1Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19112.

Psychiatry
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
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This study explores the dual nature of competence, examining its development in both academic/occupational achievement and social adjustment. Findings clarify the relationship between these two key dimensions of competence.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Competence is conceptualized in two primary ways: as a driver of achievement and as an indicator of social adjustment.
  • Understanding the development of competence is crucial for both educational and clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the developmental trajectories of competence.
  • To examine competence as both academic/occupational achievement and social adjustment.
  • To elucidate the relationship between these two facets of competence.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design (details not provided in abstract).
  • Assessment of academic and occupational achievement.
  • Measurement of social adjustment, including the inverse of antisocial behavior.

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Main Results:

  • The abstract does not contain specific results, but implies findings regarding the development of competence in its dual definition.
  • Further research is needed to detail the empirical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The study aims to provide a clearer understanding of how competence develops across different domains.
  • This research contributes to a more nuanced view of competence in developmental and psychological science.