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Sociometric types and academic self-concept in adolescents
Cándido J Inglés1, David Aparisi, Beatriz Delgado
1Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche.
Adolescents with higher academic self-concept are more likely to be seen as popular and good students by their peers. This highlights the importance of academic self-concept in social and academic success during adolescence.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Social Dynamics in Schools
Background:
- Investigated the interplay between social standing, behavior, and academic self-perception in adolescents.
- Focused on a sample of 1,349 Spanish adolescents aged 12–16 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between sociometric status, behavioral classifications, and academic self-concept.
- To understand how self-perceived academic ability influences peer perceptions and social roles.
Main Methods:
- Sociometric nominations were gathered using the Programa Socio (Partner Program).
- Academic self-concept was assessed via the Self Description Questionnaire (SDQ-II).
Main Results:
- Academic self-concept significantly predicted sociometric types and behavioral categories.
- Adolescents with high academic self-concept received more positive peer ratings (popular, leaders, collaborators, good students).
Conclusions:
- Findings underscore the critical role of academic self-concept in adolescent social dynamics.
- Emphasizes the importance of fostering academic self-concept for positive educational outcomes and peer relationships.
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