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Development and validation of the Efficacious Self-Presentation Scale.

Fiorenzo Laghi¹, Susanna Pallini, Maria D'Alessio

¹University of Rome "La Sapienza," Department of Social and Developmental Psychology, via dei Marsi, 78, Rome, Italy. fiorenzo.laghi@uniromal.it

The Journal of Genetic Psychology

|June 17, 2011

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A new scale measures adolescent self-presentation, identifying six key factors. Findings reveal how self-perception influences assertive and defensive social tactics in teens.

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Development of a Virtual Reality Assessment of Everyday Living Skills

Development of a Virtual Reality Assessment of Everyday Living Skills

Published on: April 23, 2014

Area of Science:

Psychology
Social Psychology
Adolescent Development

Background:

Self-presentation is crucial for social interaction and identity formation in adolescents.
Existing measures may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of adolescent self-presentation.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and validate a new self-report scale for assessing adolescent self-presentation.
To identify distinct factors contributing to self-presentation strategies in adolescents.

Main Methods:

A self-report scale was administered to 760 adolescents aged 16-19.
Factor analysis was employed to determine the underlying structure of the scale.
Convergent validity and internal consistency were assessed.

Main Results:

Factor analysis supported six factors: ability to regulate self-image, social sensitivity, body self-confidence, social self-confidence, social openness, and social desirability.
The scale demonstrated good convergent validity and internal consistency.
Assertive tactics were predicted by self-image regulation, social self-confidence, and social openness.
Defensive tactics were predicted by social openness and social sensitivity.

Conclusions:

The new scale effectively measures adolescent self-presentation across six distinct dimensions.
Findings provide empirical support for theoretical concepts in self-presentation research.
Understanding these factors can inform interventions aimed at improving adolescent social functioning.