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The case for modifying adolescents' cognitive self-statements.
L K Lamke1, B M Lujan, J M Showalter
1Maricopa County Juvenile Court, Phoenix, Arizona.
Adolescence
|January 1, 1988
Summary
This study enhanced adolescents' positive self-statements through cognitive-behavior modification. While the program improved self-talk, it did not significantly impact self-esteem levels in ninth graders.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical period for developing self-perception.
- Cognitive-behavior modification (CBM) is a therapeutic approach.
- Self-statements can influence psychological well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, implement, and evaluate a CBM program.
- To modify adolescents' self-statements towards positivity.
- To assess the program's impact on self-esteem.
Main Methods:
- A 14-hour CBM training program was delivered.
- The study involved 27 ninth graders (18 experimental, 9 control).
- Positive self-statements and self-esteem were measured post-training and at 3-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed a significant increase in positive self-statements.
- This improvement in self-talk was sustained at the 3-month follow-up.
- No significant changes in self-esteem were observed for the experimental group.
Conclusions:
- The CBM program effectively enhanced positive self-statements in adolescents.
- The program's impact on self-esteem requires further investigation.
- Findings suggest CBM's potential for modifying adolescent self-talk.