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[Self concept, sex and marital status]
Acta Psiquiatrica Y Psicologica De America Latina
|September 1, 1986
Summary
This study found that both sex and marital status significantly influence university students' self-concept. These factors interact, affecting various aspects of self-perception in students.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
Context:
- Self-concept is a critical aspect of psychological well-being.
- Understanding demographic influences on self-concept is vital for psychological research.
Purpose:
- To investigate the impact of sex and marital status on self-concept.
- To analyze the interaction effects between sex and marital status on self-concept.
Summary:
- A sample of 855 university students completed the Factorial Self-concept Scale.
- Analysis revealed significant main effects for sex and marital status on multiple self-concept factors.
- A significant interaction effect between sex and marital status was also observed.
Impact:
- Findings align with existing research, reinforcing the influence of demographic factors on self-concept.
- Results contribute to a deeper understanding of social and individual psychological differences.